Double free error in FortiOS and FortiPAM HTTPSd daemon
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-41678 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-415 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system FortiPAM Server applications / Directory software, identity management |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Double free
EUVDB-ID: #VU84440
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41678
CWE-ID:
CWE-415 - Double Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within cache management in the HTTPSd daemon. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.0.5
FortiPAM: 1.0.0 - 1.1.1
External linkshttp://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-196
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
