CVE-2015-2281 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Fortinet Single Sign On agent's message dispatcher.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-2281?

CVE-2015-2281 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in collectoragent.exe in Fortinet Single Sign On (FSSO) before build 164 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large PROCESS_HELLO message to the Message Dispatcher on TCP port 8000.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2281?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Single Sign On.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2281?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-2281 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2281 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4x35-v2c7-mwxv.

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