FortiOS
CVE-2024-35279: Stack-based buffer overflow in FortiOS
A stack-based buffer overflow [CWE-121] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.4 through 7.2.8 and version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted UDP packets through the CAPWAP control, provided the attacker were able to evade FortiOS stack protections and provided the fabric service is running on the exposed interface.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiOS 7.4.0 to 7.4.4 | 7.4.5 or later |
| FortiOS 7.2.4 to 7.2.8 | 7.2.9 or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A stack-based buffer overflow [CWE-121] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.4 through 7.2.8 and version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted UDP packets through the CAPWAP control, provided the attacker were able to evade FortiOS stack protections and provided the fabric service is running on the exposed interface.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.