CVE-2021-26093: fortiwlc — Fix

Description

An access of uninitialized pointer (CWE-824) vulnerability in FortiWLC versions 8.6.0, 8.5.3 and earlier may allow a local and authenticated attacker to crash the access point being managed by the controller by executing a crafted CLI command.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-824 CWE-824

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiwlc	8.0.6 — 8.6.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26093? +

An access of uninitialized pointer (CWE-824) vulnerability in FortiWLC versions 8.6.0, 8.5.3 and earlier may allow a local and authenticated attacker to crash the access point being managed by the controller by executing a crafted CLI command. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-26093? +

CVE-2021-26093 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26093? +

CVE-2021-26093 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortiwlc. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-26093? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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