Ext Format Str (CWE-134) in Fortinet FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer 7.4.x, 7.2.x, <7.0.10
CVE-2023-41842 Published on March 12, 2024

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-41842 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
HIGH
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

The software uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-41842

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Fortinet Fortianalyzer
 
Fortinet FortiManager
 
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Bigdata
 
Fortinet Fortiportal
 
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data
 

Affected Versions

Fortinet FortiPortal: Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData: Fortinet FortiAnalyzer: Fortinet FortiManager: fortinet fortimanager: fortinet fortianalyzer: fortinet fortiportal:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.07%
Percentile
22.33%

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