SB2024031434 - Format string error in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer-BigData and FortiPortal
Published: March 14, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024031434
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41842)
CWE-ID: CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error. A local administrator can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.