SB2021071909 - Remote code execution in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
Published: July 19, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021071909
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32589)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the fgfmsd daemon. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to port 541/tcp (IPv4) or 542/tcp (IPv6), trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.