CVE-2021-24018
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CVE-2021-24018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer underwrite vulnerability in the firmware verification routine of FortiOS before 7.0.1 may allow an attacker located in the adjacent network to potentially execute arbitrary code via a specifically crafted firmware image.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer underwrite vulnerability in the firmware verification routine of FortiOS before 7.0.1 may allow an attacker located in the adjacent network to potentially execute arbitrary code via a specifically crafted firmware image.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortios | < 6.2.10 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | 7.0.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-046Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-046Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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