#VU55545 Buffer overflow in FortiOS - CVE-2021-24018

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#VU55545 Buffer overflow in FortiOS - CVE-2021-24018

Published: August 3, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55545
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24018
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the firmware verification routine of FortiOS. A remote attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary code via a specifically crafted firmware image.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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