CVE-2016-4573
First published: Fri Sep 09 2016(Updated: )
Fortinet FortiSwitch FSW-108D-POE, FSW-124D, FSW-124D-POE, FSW-224D-POE, FSW-224D-FPOE, FSW-248D-POE, FSW-248D-FPOE, FSW-424D, FSW-424D-POE, FSW-424D-FPOE, FSW-448D, FSW-448D-POE, FSW-448D-FPOE, FSW-524D, FSW-524D-FPOE, FSW-548D, FSW-548D-FPOE, FSW-1024D, FSW-1048D, FSW-3032D, and FSW-R-112D-POE models, when in FortiLink managed mode and upgraded to 3.4.1, might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via an empty password for the rest_admin account.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiSwitch | =3.4.1 | |
| Fortinet Fsw-1024d | ||
| Fortinet Fsw-1048d | ||
| Fortinet FSW-108D-POE | ||
| Fortinet Fsw-124d | ||
| Fortinet Fsw-124d-poe | ||
| Fortinet FSW-224D-POE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-224D-POE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-248D-POE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-248D-POE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-3032D | ||
| Fortinet FSW-424D | ||
| Fortinet FSW-424D-POE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-424D-POE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-448D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-448D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-448D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-524D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-524D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-548D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-548D-FPOE | ||
| Fortinet FSW-R-112D-POE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4573?
CVE-2016-4573 has a medium severity, which indicates moderate risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4573?
To remediate CVE-2016-4573, update FortiSwitch devices to the latest firmware version as recommended by Fortinet.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4573?
CVE-2016-4573 affects multiple models of FortiSwitch, specifically those running version 3.4.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4573?
CVE-2016-4573 is primarily identified as an exposure of sensitive information vulnerability.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-4573?
As of now, there are no public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2016-4573.
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