CVE-2022-42475

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 2, 2023
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
CWE ID 787
CWE ID 197

Summary

CVE-2022-42475 is a buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] affecting FortiOS SSL-VPN versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.0 through 6.2.11, and 6.0.15, as well as FortiProxy SSL-VPN versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.7 and earlier. This issue allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands through specifically crafted requests, exploiting the heap-based buffer overflow. Successful exploitation could result in significant security implications. Users of these Fortinet products are advised to apply relevant patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Affected Products

  • FortiOS
  • Fortinet FortiProxy

Affected Vendors

  • Fortinet

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