CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1457: Infoleak

First published: Tue Feb 03 2015(Updated: )

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -f flag to the dig command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator=3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1457?

    CVE-2015-1457 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1457?

    To fix CVE-2015-1457, it is recommended to update to a version of FortiAuthenticator that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-1457?

    CVE-2015-1457 affects local users of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator version 3.0.0.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2015-1457?

    The impact of CVE-2015-1457 allows local users to read arbitrary files, leading to possible information disclosure.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1457?

    As a workaround for CVE-2015-1457, you may restrict local user access or review user permissions until a patch is available.

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