SB2016081801 - Remote code execution in FortiGate FortiOS
Published: August 18, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016081801
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow in cookie parser (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in cookie parser within management we interface. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request containing a very long cookie, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service or complete compromise of the device.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.