A download of code without integrity check vulnerability in the "execute restore src-vis" command of FortiOS before 7.0.3 may allow a local
Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.13 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, and 7.0.2 and below are affected through the "execute restore src-vis" command. The fix is in FortiOS 6.0.14 or above.
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 6.0.14
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
FortiOS, the operating system used on Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices, is affected by this flaw in its "execute restore src-vis" command. A local attacker who already has authenticated access could exploit it using specially crafted update packages to download arbitrary files onto the device.
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A download of code without integrity check vulnerability in the "execute restore src-vis" command of FortiOS before 7.0.3 may allow a local authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files on the device via specially crafted update packages.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS
FortiOS before 7.0.3
References 1
fortiguard.com
Questions about CVE-2021-44168
What does this mean?
The "execute restore src-vis" command in FortiOS does not check the integrity of downloaded code. A local authenticated attacker can use specially crafted update packages to download arbitrary files onto the device, which can lead to unauthorized code execution.Source: fortiguard.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
FortiOS versions 6.0.13 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, and 7.0.2 and below are affected, in the setup where the "execute restore src-vis" command is in use. Compare the FortiOS version on the device against these listed versions.Source: fortiguard.com
What should I do about it?
Upgrade to FortiOS 6.0.14 or above.Source: fortiguard.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2021-12-10, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data