SB2022121216 - Remote code execution in FortiOS sslvpnd 



SB2022121216 - Remote code execution in FortiOS sslvpnd

Published: December 12, 2022 Updated: June 28, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022121216
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) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42475)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the sslvpnd daemon. A remote non-authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the SSL-VPN interface, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.