Vulnerability identifier: #VU83296

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29177

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiADC
Server applications / Other server solutions
FortiDDoS-F
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 7.1.0 - 7.1.2, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, 7.2.0, 6.2.0 - 6.2.6, 6.1.0 - 6.1.6, 5.4.0 - 5.4.5, 6.0.0 - 6.0.4, 5.2.0 - 5.2.8, 5.3.0 - 5.3.7

FortiDDoS-F: 6.1.0 - 6.5.0

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-064

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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