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ID:9385 - Exploit for Download of code without integrity check in FortiOS - CVE-2021-44168
ID:9385 - Exploit for Download of code without integrity check in FortiOS - CVE-2021-44168
Published: October 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU60735
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44168
CWE-ID: CWE-494
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiOS
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system
The vulnerability exists due to software does not perform software integrity check when downloading updates in the "execute restore src-vis" command. A remote attacker with ability to perform man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack can supply a malicious software image and gain full control over the affected system after a successful software update.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.