#VU58174 Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in FortiOS - CVE-2021-41019

 

#VU58174 Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in FortiOS - CVE-2021-41019

Published: November 16, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58174
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41019
CWE-ID: CWE-297
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation with host mismatch when connecting to an LDAP server under attacker's control via options in GUI. A remote attacker can obtain AD credentials.



Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links