# CVE-2022-42475

> A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] in FortiOS SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.0 through 6.2.11, 6.0.15 and earlier and FortiProxy SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.7 and earlier may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests.

- **CVSS:** 9.8 (CRITICAL)
- **EPSS:** 94.0%
- **CISA KEV:** yes (known ransomware use)
- **CWE:** CWE-197, CWE-787

Canonical: https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cve/CVE-2022-42475
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