CVE ID
CVE-2024-21762
Vulnerability Name
Fortinet FortiOS Out-of-Bound Write Vulnerability
- Project: Fortinet
- Product: FortiOS
Date
- Date Added: 2024-02-09
- Due Date: 2024-02-16
Description
Fortinet FortiOS contains an out-of-bound write vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute code or commands via specially crafted HTTP requests.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Additional Notes
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-015 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21762
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