SB2024031434 - Format string error in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer-BigData and FortiPortal 



SB2024031434 - Format string error in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer-BigData and FortiPortal

Published: March 14, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024031434
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41842)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error. A local administrator can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers 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.