CVE-2022-42475 — Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
2022-12-13 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Fortinet |
| Product | FortiOS |
| CWE | CWE-197 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-42475 |
| Date Added | 2022-12-13 |
| Due Date | 2023-01-03 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2023-01-03