Vulnerability identifier: #VU72368

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40675

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiNAC
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due wrong usage of cryptographic primitives. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and decrypt data or tamper with network traffic.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiNAC: 8.3.7 - 9.4.1

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-312

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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.