CVE-2024-21762
Fortinet FortiOS Out-of-Bound Write Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run FortiGate / FortiOS, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Feb 16, 2024.
Patch status
No official fix confirmed yet
Until a fix ships, follow the vendor's mitigations and CISA's required action, limit exposure of affected systems, and watch this record for a patch.
Description
A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.17, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate / FortiOS | Fortinet | >= 1.0.0, < 2.0.14; >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.15; >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.9; >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.3; >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.18; >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.16 | 2.0.14; 7.0.15; 7.2.9; 7.4.3; 6.0.18; 6.2.16 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2024-21762 scored CVSS 9.8: Fortinet FortiOS, Fortinet FortiOS Out-of-Bound Write Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild and known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Unpatched FortiOS systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
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