SB2019051712 - Remote code execution in FortiOS SSL VPN
Published: May 17, 2019 Updated: February 3, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019051712
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 (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-13381)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTTP POST requests in SSL VPN web portal. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code on the device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.