CVE-2022-42475

Published Jan 2, 2023

Last updated 5 months ago

Overview

Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] in FortiOS SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.0 through 6.2.11, 6.0.15 and earlier and FortiProxy SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.7 and earlier may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests.
Source
psirt@fortinet.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
9.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
CRITICAL

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Dec 13, 2022
Exploit action due
Jan 3, 2023
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-787
psirt@fortinet.com
CWE-197

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations