#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
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
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.