CVE-2024-50571: fortios Heap Overflow — Fix

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiAnalyzer 6.4 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.9, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiManager 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 6.2 all versions, FortiManager 6.0 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.2, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, FortiManager Cloud 6.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, FortiOS 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiOS 6.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.19, FortiProxy 2.0 all versions, FortiProxy 1.2 all versions, FortiProxy 1.1 all versions, FortiProxy 1.0 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-122 CWE-122

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.0.0 — 7.0.14
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.2.0 — 7.2.10
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.4.0 — 7.4.6
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.6.0 — 7.6.3
fortinet	fortianalyzer_cloud	6.4.1 — 7.0.14
fortinet	fortianalyzer_cloud	7.2.1 — 7.2.10
fortinet	fortianalyzer_cloud	7.4.1 — 7.4.6
fortinet	fortimanager	6.0.0 — 7.0.14
fortinet	fortimanager	7.2.0 — 7.2.10
fortinet	fortimanager	7.4.0 — 7.4.6
fortinet	fortimanager	7.6.0 — 7.6.2
fortinet	fortimanager_cloud	6.4.1 — 7.0.14
fortinet	fortimanager_cloud	7.2.1 — 7.2.10
fortinet	fortimanager_cloud	7.4.1 — 7.4.6
fortinet	fortimanager_cloud	All
fortinet	fortios	6.2.0 — 6.4.16
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.17
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.11
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.7
fortinet	fortios	7.6.0 — 7.6.3
fortinet	fortiproxy	1.0.0 — 7.0.20
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.13
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.4.0 — 7.4.8
fortinet	fortiproxy	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-442

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50571? +

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiAnalyzer 6.4 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.9, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiManager 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 6.2 all versions, FortiManager 6.0 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.2, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, FortiManager Cloud 6.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, FortiOS 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiOS 6.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.19, FortiProxy 2.0 all versions, FortiProxy 1.2 all versions, FortiProxy 1.1 all versions, FortiProxy 1.0 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-50571? +

CVE-2024-50571 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50571? +

CVE-2024-50571 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortianalyzer, fortianalyzer_cloud, fortimanager, fortimanager_cloud, fortios, fortiproxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-50571? +

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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