CVE-2022-23446
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23446 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.0.3 and earlier allows attacker to make the whole application unresponsive via changing its root directory access permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.0.3 and earlier allows attacker to make the whole application unresponsive via changing its root directory access permission.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiedr | 4.0.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiedr | 5.0.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiedr | 5.0.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortiedr | 5.0.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-052Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-052Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23446?
A improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.0.3 and earlier allows attacker to make the whole application unresponsive via changing its root directory access permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-23446?
CVE-2022-23446 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23446?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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