CVE-2022-42472

Description

A improper neutralization of crlf sequences in http headers ('http response splitting') in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, 6.2.0 through 6.2.12, 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 2.0.0 through 2.0.10, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6 may allow an authenticated and remote attacker to perform an HTTP request splitting attack which gives attackers control of the remaining headers and body of the response.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 2.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.9 or above

Categories

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiProxy
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-362 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42472?
CVE-2022-42472 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42472?
To fix CVE-2022-42472: Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 2.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.9 or above
Is CVE-2022-42472 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42472 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42472?
CVE-2022-42472 affects Fortinet FortiProxy, Fortinet FortiOS.
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