Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-6909
Buffer overflow in the Cookie parser in Fortinet FortiOS 4.x before 4.1.11, 4.2.x before 4.2.13, and 4.3.x before 4.3.9 and FortiSwitch before 3.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka EGREGIOUSBLUNDER.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6909
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 96.19%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6909
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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NIST |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6909
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6909
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138387/EGREGIOUSBLUNDER-Fortigate-Remote-Code-Execution.html
EGREGIOUSBLUNDER Fortigate Remote Code Execution ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036643
Fortinet FortiGate/FortiOS Buffer Overflow in Cookie Parser Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-023
Cookie Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | FortiGuardVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92523
Fortinet FortiGate Cookie Parser Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40276/
Fortigate Firewalls - 'EGREGIOUSBLUNDER' Remote Code ExecutionExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://musalbas.com/2016/08/16/equation-group-firewall-operations-catalogue.html
Equation Group firewall operations catalogueThird Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2016-6909
- cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortiswitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*