CVE-2024-46666

Description

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.6.0, versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.0, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to prevent access to the GUI via specially crafted requests directed at specific endpoints.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-770 CWE-770

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortios	6.4.0 — 7.2.9
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.5
fortinet	fortios	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46666? +

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.6.0, versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.0, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to prevent access to the GUI via specially crafted requests directed at specific endpoints. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-46666? +

CVE-2024-46666 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2024-46666? +

CVE-2024-46666 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46666? +

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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