Buffer overflow in Fortinet Fortiweb

CVE-2021-41017

Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in some web API controllers of FortiWeb 6.4.1, 6.4.0, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.15 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.019 (78.8th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 79th percentile — 78.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2021-41017: held from 0.019 to 0.019.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.019 · newest: 0.019 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41017?
CVE-2021-41017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-12-08.
How severe is CVE-2021-41017?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.