SB2017021502 - Password disclosure during TLS certificate validation in Fortinet FortiManager



SB2017021502 - Password disclosure during TLS certificate validation in Fortinet FortiManager

Published: February 15, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017021502
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8495)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validation of TLS certificates in FortiManager. A remote attacker from local network can try to access devices using affected software and obtain pre-shared encryption key.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to passwords.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.