SB2023061234 - Brute force attack in FortiSIEM



SB2023061234 - Brute force attack in FortiSIEM

Published: June 12, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023061234
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42478)

CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/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 perform brute-force attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker with access to several endpoints can perform a brute force attack on these endpoints.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.