CVE-2018-1352 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SSH username variable.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	5.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-018Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-018Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1352?

CVE-2018-1352 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SSH username variable.

How severe is CVE-2018-1352?

CVE-2018-1352 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1352?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortios.