Vulnerability identifier: #VU72349

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29054

CWE-ID: CWE-325

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing cryptographic steps in the functions that encrypt the DHCP and DNS keys (ddns-key or n-mhae-key). A local user in possession of the encrypted key to decipher it.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.2.0, 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.11, 6.2.0 - 6.2.12

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-080

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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