CVE-2023-29177

Description

Multiple buffer copy without checking size of input ('classic buffer overflow') vulnerabilities [CWE-120] in FortiADC version 7.2.0 and before 7.1.2 & FortiDDoS-F version 6.5.0 and before 6.4.1 allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted CLI requests.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiDDoS-F version 6.5.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiDDoS-F version 6.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiADC version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiADC version 7.1.3 or above

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiDDoS-F
Affected: Fortinet FortiADC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-064 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29177?
CVE-2023-29177 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29177?
To fix CVE-2023-29177: Please upgrade to FortiDDoS-F version 6.5.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiDDoS-F version 6.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiADC version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiADC version 7.1.3 or above
Is CVE-2023-29177 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29177 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-2023-29177?
CVE-2023-29177 affects Fortinet FortiDDoS-F, Fortinet FortiADC.
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