SB2021120715 - Remote code execution in FortiGate FortiOS SSL VPN 



SB2021120715 - Remote code execution in FortiGate FortiOS SSL VPN

Published: December 7, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021120715
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26109)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the SSL VPN interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the SSL VPN interface, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.