Vulnerability identifier: #VU61897

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23441

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiEDR
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate messages.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote attacker can pretend as another collector on the network and send fake messages.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiEDR: 4.0.0 - 5.0.2

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-019

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.