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CVE-2026-22627

A buffer copy without checking size of input ('classic buffer overflow') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed 1.0.0 through 1.0.1 may allow an unauthenticated attacker within the same adjacent network to execute unauthorized code or commands on…

HIGH 8.8EPSS 0.29%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.29%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

A buffer copy without checking size of input ('classic buffer overflow') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed 1.0.0 through 1.0.1 may allow an unauthenticated attacker within the same adjacent network to execute unauthorized code or commands on the device via sending a crafted LLDP packet.

CVSS 3.1
8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.29% probability · 21th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-120
Affected
fortinet/fortiswitchaxfixed
Source
psirt@fortinet.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.