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CVE-2022-42475 - Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Project:Fortinet

Product:FortiOS

Date Added:2022-12-13Due Date:2023-01-03

Vulnerability Name

Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Multiple versions of Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability which can allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-398

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42475

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