Vulnerability Description
Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) before 4.2.5 allows remote authenticated users with access to the nslookup functionality to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via the graph parameter to diagnosis_control.php.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiwan | <= 4.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.fortinet.com/uploaded/files/3236/fortiwan-v4.2.5-release-notes.pdfRelease Notes
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/fortiwan-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92779Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/724487Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://docs.fortinet.com/uploaded/files/3236/fortiwan-v4.2.5-release-notes.pdfRelease Notes
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/fortiwan-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92779Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/724487Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4965?
CVE-2016-4965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) before 4.2.5 allows remote authenticated users with access to the nslookup functionality to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via the graph parame...
How severe is CVE-2016-4965?
CVE-2016-4965 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiwan.