CVE-2023-41842

Description

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortianalyzer	6.2.0 — 7.0.10
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.2.0 — 7.2.4
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.4.0 — 7.4.2
fortinet	fortianalyzer_big_data	6.4.5 — 6.4.7
fortinet	fortianalyzer_big_data	7.0.1 — 7.0.6
fortinet	fortianalyzer_big_data	7.2.0 — 7.2.6
fortinet	fortianalyzer_big_data	All
fortinet	fortimanager	6.2.0 — 7.0.10
fortinet	fortimanager	7.2.0 — 7.2.4
fortinet	fortimanager	7.4.0 — 7.4.2
fortinet	fortiportal	5.3.0 — 6.0.15

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-304 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-304

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41842? +

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-41842? +

CVE-2023-41842 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41842? +

CVE-2023-41842 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortianalyzer, fortianalyzer_big_data, fortimanager, fortiportal. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-41842? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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