Fortinet FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer/FortiPortal Command Argument format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiPortal. This impacts an unknown function of the component Command Argument Handler. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-41842. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiPortal (version now known). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Command Argument Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.

The weakness was disclosed 03/12/2024 as FG-IR-23-304. It is possible to read the advisory at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-41842 since 09/04/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/04/2023 🔍
03/12/2024 +190 days 🔍
03/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/14/2026 +673 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-23-304
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41842 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41842
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256507

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2024 16:44
Updated: 01/14/2026 18:13
Changes: 03/12/2024 16:44 (49), 07/12/2025 01:41 (26), 01/14/2026 18:13 (1)
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