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.
Published: 2026-03-10
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to FortiSwitchAX-Chassis version 1.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiSwitchAXFixed version 1.0.2 or above

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History

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow via LLDP Packet in FortiSwitchAXFixed

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchaxfixed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
First Time appeared Fortinet
Fortinet fortiswitchaxfixed
Weaknesses CWE-120
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchaxfixed:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchaxfixed:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Fortinet
Fortinet fortiswitchaxfixed
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


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Fortinet Fortiswitchaxfixed
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: fortinet

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-12T14:37:44.121Z

Reserved: 2026-01-08T06:49:28.868Z

Link: CVE-2026-22627

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Updated: 2026-03-12T14:37:40.262Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-03-10T18:18:12.570

Modified: 2026-04-09T20:54:45.860

Link: CVE-2026-22627

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Updated: 2026-04-16T04:00:09Z

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