SB2020060203 - Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows



SB2020060203 - Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Published: June 2, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020060203
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-321 - Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the default configuration file. A remote authenticated attacker with access to the configuration or the backup file can decrypt the sensitive data on the target system. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.