SB2023021681 - Stack based buffer overflow in FortiWeb



SB2023021681 - Stack based buffer overflow in FortiWeb

Published: February 16, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023021681
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23781)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in FortiWeb SAML server configuration. A remote user can upload a specially crafted XML file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.