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Alert: Fortinet Security Updates – February 2024

Fortinet has released a security update to address a vulnerability in FortiOS and FortiProxy software, specifically addressing an actively exploited zero-day CVE-2024-21762.
 
Affected Systems
 
The following systems are affected but not limited to:
 
Security Risks
 
The successful exploitation of vulnerabilities in FortiOS and FortiProxy software poses a significant security risk, enabling cyber threat actors to gain unauthorized control over affected systems.
 
Recommended Actions
 
The National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) strongly recommends to system administrators to:
 
  • Follow Fortinet Security Advisories to lower the risk of potential exploits, protect systems, and ensure their security.
  • Apply the required and latest security updates as soon as possible.
 
     The released software versions for upgrade include, but are not limited to:
 
 
  • Before any update task, please ensure you have a recent backup that can easily be restored.
 
For further information and support, please contact NCSA by email at rwcsirt@ncsa.gov.rw or call us on 9009.
 
References
 
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-015  
 

12 February 2024

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