CVE-2022-42475

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Entry Details

CVE-2022-42475

Confirmed

Yes

2022-12-13 00:00 UTC


Timestamps

2022-12-13

2022-12-13


Scope

KEV entry: Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | Affected: Fortinet / FortiOS | Description: Multiple versions of Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability which can allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2023-01-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-398; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42475


References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2022-42475', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2022-42475'}

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2026-02-02 12:27 UTC

2026-02-02 12:27 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-197"
  ],
  "date_added": "2022-12-13",
  "due_date": "2023-01-03",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
  "product": "FortiOS",
  "vendorProject": "Fortinet",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability"
}
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