Vulnerability identifier: #VU86280
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation in Fortilink. A remote attacker in a Man-in-the-Middle position can decipher and alter the FortiLink communication channel between the FortiOS device and a FortiSwitch instance.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FortiOS: 7.4.0 - 7.4.1, 7.2.0 - 7.2.6, 7.0.0 - 7.0.13
External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-301
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.