FortiOS
CVE-2024-46666: Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in FortiOS
An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.6.0, versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.0, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to prevent access to the GUI via specially crafted requests directed at specific endpoints.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiOS 7.6 | 7.6.1 or later |
| FortiOS 7.4.0 to 7.4.4 | 7.4.5 or later |
| FortiOS 7.2.0 to 7.2.10 | Upgrade past 7.2.10; see the advisory |
| FortiOS 7.0.0 to 7.0.16 | Upgrade past 7.0.16; see the advisory |
| FortiOS 6.4.0 to 6.4.15 | Upgrade past 6.4.15; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.6.0, versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.0, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to prevent access to the GUI via specially crafted requests directed at specific endpoints.
Sources
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