Stack-based buffer overflow due to type mismatch

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-121] in FortiWeb may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via SAML login using a crafted certificate.

Affected Products

FortiWeb 6.4.0 and 6.4.1 are impacted.

Solutions

Upgrade to the upcoming FortiWeb version 7.0.0 or above.
Upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.4.2 or above.

Acknowledgement

Internally discovered and reported by Mattia Fecit of Fortinet Product Security team.

Timeline

2021-12-07: Initial publication