ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2022-42475: Fortinet FortiOS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Facts
VendorFortinet
ProductFortiOS
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV13 Dec 2022
CISA federal deadline3 Jan 2023
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-197

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Fortinet flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.