CVE-2024-52963: Denial of service in Fortinet FortiProxy
A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 allows attacker to trigger a denial of service via specially crafted packets.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.6.0, 7.4.0-7.4.6, 7.2.0-7.2.10, 7.0.0-7.0.16, and 6.4.0-6.4.15 that allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted packets to the affected FortiProxy product. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.5, reflecting a low impact primarily on availability. The vendor has assigned a remediation level of workaround, indicating no official patch is currently available but mitigations may exist.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service condition, impacting the availability of the FortiProxy service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor has designated the remediation level as workaround, meaning no official patch is currently available. Users should consult Fortinet advisories for recommended workarounds and apply them accordingly. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2024-52963: Denial of service in Fortinet FortiProxy
Description
A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 allows attacker to trigger a denial of service via specially crafted packets.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.5low
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.6.0, 7.4.0-7.4.6, 7.2.0-7.2.10, 7.0.0-7.0.16, and 6.4.0-6.4.15 that allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted packets to the affected FortiProxy product. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.5, reflecting a low impact primarily on availability. The vendor has assigned a remediation level of workaround, indicating no official patch is currently available but mitigations may exist.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service condition, impacting the availability of the FortiProxy service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor has designated the remediation level as workaround, meaning no official patch is currently available. Users should consult Fortinet advisories for recommended workarounds and apply them accordingly. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-18T13:36:52.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- workaround
Threat ID: 6a27e6ae8dd33fbd8514ca51
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 10:10:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:05:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 88
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