SB2023121477 - Double free error in FortiOS and FortiPAM HTTPSd daemon
Published: December 14, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023121477
Severity
Medium
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) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41678)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within cache management in the HTTPSd daemon. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the application, trigger double free error 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.