Executive Risk Summary
"A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.2.4 through 7.2.8 and 7.4.0 through 7.4.4 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted UDP packets. This vulnerability can be exploited if the attacker can evade FortiOS stack protections and the fabric service is running on the exposed interface."
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiOS
Standard Path Global Firmware
Manual Verification Required
This is a non-Windows asset (Fortinet). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.
Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Network connectivity may be interrupted during the patching process
Internal Work Notes
Remote code execution vulnerability in FortiOS, patching required to prevent exploitation
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