CVE-2024-52963 Memory corruption in FortiOS

Low 3.5 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in FortiOS allows attackers to cause a denial of service via specially crafted packets.

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-2024-52963?

CVE-2024-52963 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, published on 14 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 allows attacker to trigger a denial of service via specially crafted packets.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52963?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortios.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52963?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52963 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-2024-52963 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52963 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Fortinet Fortios vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2rg6-2x33-4cjj.

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