CVE-2014-2721
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CVE-2014-2721 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000 and 3000, a platform-specific remote access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH. The vulnerability is caused by a configuration error, and is not the result of an underlying SSH defect.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000 and 3000, a platform-specific remote access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH. The vulnerability is caused by a configuration error, and is not the result of an underlying SSH defect.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortibalancer 400 Firmware | All versions |
| Fortinet | Fortibalancer 1000 Firmware | All versions |
| Fortinet | Fortibalancer 2000 Firmware | All versions |
| Fortinet | Fortibalancer 3000 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-010Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-010Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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