NVD - CVE-2022-42475
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CVE-2022-42475 Detail

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] in FortiOS SSL-VPN 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, 6.0.15 and earlier and FortiProxy SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.7 and earlier may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-398 Exploit  Mitigation  Vendor Advisory 
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-398 Exploit  Mitigation  Vendor Advisory 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability 12/13/2022 01/03/2023 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-197 Numeric Truncation Error Fortinet, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2022-42475
NVD Published Date:
01/02/2023
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
Fortinet, Inc.