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CVE-2023-27997 · netVigilance record NV23-0078

Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy SSL-VPN Heap-Based Buffer Overflow

past due ransomware

What to do

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA deadline 2023-07-04 · passed 3 years 2 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA

What happened

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

Who is affected

Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy SSL-VPN. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.

Weakness class: CWE-122.

Timeline

  1. Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
  2. CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 years 2 months ago

Sources