CVE-2023-40718 Security feature bypass in IPS Engine
Attackers can evade Intrusion Prevention System features by sending crafted TCP packets due to an interpretation conflict in the Fortinet IPS Engine.
- 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-2023-40718?
CVE-2023-40718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet IPS Engine, published on 10 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A interpretation conflict in Fortinet IPS Engine versions 7.321, 7.166 and 6.158 allows attacker to evade IPS features via crafted TCP packets.
Weakness: CWE-436
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortios Ips Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet IPS Engine
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgv6-x3p4-q38v.