SB2025011441 - Privilege escalation in FortiWeb 



SB2025011441 - Privilege escalation in FortiWeb

Published: January 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025011441
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21758)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in execute backup command. A local user can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.