Fortinet FortiOS/FortiProxy Administrative Interface API uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Administrative Interface API. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-29178. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy (Firewall Software) (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Administrative Interface API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 06/13/2023 as FG-IR-23-095. The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-29178 since 04/03/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
CNA Vector (Fortinet, Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/03/2023 🔍
06/13/2023 +71 days 🔍
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07/08/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-23-095
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29178 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-231304

Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2023 10:54
Updated: 07/08/2023 14:43
Changes: 06/13/2023 10:54 (38), 07/08/2023 14:40 (1), 07/08/2023 14:43 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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