CVE-2021-24018

MEDIUM

FortiOS < 6.2.10 - Out-of-bounds Write via Firmware Verification Routine

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A buffer underwrite vulnerability in the firmware verification routine of FortiOS before 7.0.1 may allow an attacker located in the adjacent network to potentially execute arbitrary code via a specifically crafted firmware image.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-046

Scores

CVSS v3 4.3
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 30.4%
Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (2)
fortinet/fortios 7.0.0
fortinet/fortios < 6.2.10
Published Aug 04, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026