#VU87527 Format string error in Fortinet, Inc products - CVE-2023-41842
Published: March 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87527
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41842
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer
FortiPortal
FortiAnalyzer-BigData
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer
FortiPortal
FortiAnalyzer-BigData
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.