FortiOS

CVE-2025-53843: Stack-based buffer overflow in FortiOS

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 6.9
EPSS0.59%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
FortiOS 7.6.0 to 7.6.37.6.4 or later
FortiOS 7.4.0 to 7.4.87.4.9 or later
FortiOS 7.2.0 to 7.2.12Upgrade past 7.2.12; see the advisory
FortiOS 7.0.0 to 7.0.18Upgrade past 7.0.18; see the advisory
FortiOS 6.4.0 to 6.4.16Upgrade past 6.4.16; see the advisory

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What it is

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets

Sources

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