Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since December 13, 2022.
CVE-2022-42475
Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Added to KEV December 13, 2022
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2022-42475
- CWE
- CWE-197
- Affected products
- FortiOS · Fortinet FortiOS · Fortinet
What happened
Multiple versions of Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability which can allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests.
What it means for your business
Fortinet FortiOS is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2022-42475). Multiple versions of Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability which can allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests. CISA remediation due date: 2023-01-03. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: January 3, 2023
Sources
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