Vulnerability identifier: #VU41381

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2216

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The FortiManager protocol service in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.16 and 5.0.0 before 5.0.8 on FortiGate devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 4.3.10 - 4.3.14, 5.0.0 - 5.0.7

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External links
http://secunia.com/advisories/60724
http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-006/
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730964
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69338
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030753
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95442

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.