CVE-2021-44168

Known Exploited

Description

A download of code without integrity check vulnerability in the "execute restore src-vis" command of FortiOS before 7.0.3 may allow a local authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files on the device via specially crafted update packages.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.14% Top 25%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44168?
CVE-2021-44168 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44168?
To fix CVE-2021-44168, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-44168 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2021-44168 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-44168?
CVE-2021-44168 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS.
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