CVE-2021-36179 Memory corruption in Fortinet FortiWeb
Attackers can execute unauthorized code via crafted parameters in CLI command execution due to a stack-based buffer overflow in FortiWeb.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-36179?
CVE-2021-36179 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 8 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A stack-based buffer overflow in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.3.14 and below, 6.2.4 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted parameters in CLI command execution
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36179 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-2021-36179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrvv-g9v3-737h.