SB20250211102 - Remote code execution in FortiOS CAPWAP control
Published: February 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250211102
Severity
Critical
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) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35279)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in FortiOS CAPWAP control. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted UDP packets to the affected affected service, trigger a stack-based buffer 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.