What is the severity of CVE-2016-8492?

CVE-2016-8492 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized data access.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8492?

To fix CVE-2016-8492, upgrade FortiOS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2016-8492?

CVE-2016-8492 affects FortiOS versions up to 4.3.18 as well as specific versions like 4.3.0, 4.3.10, 4.3.12, 4.3.13, 4.3.14, 4.3.15, 4.3.16, and 4.3.17.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-8492?

CVE-2016-8492 can be exploited through unauthorized access via IPSec or TLS decryption, allowing attackers to read sensitive data.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8492 if I can't update FortiOS?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-8492, and it is recommended to apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8492

medium

5.9

CWE

200

8/2/2017

25/10/2024

CVE-2016-8492: Infoleak

First published: Wed Feb 08 2017(Updated: )

The implementation of an ANSI X9.31 RNG in Fortinet FortiGate allows attackers to gain unauthorized read access to data handled by the device via IPSec/TLS decryption.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
FortiOS	<=4.3.18
FortiOS	=4.3.0
FortiOS	=4.3.10
FortiOS	=4.3.12
FortiOS	=4.3.13
FortiOS	=4.3.14
FortiOS	=4.3.15
FortiOS	=4.3.16
FortiOS	=4.3.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8492?
CVE-2016-8492 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized data access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8492?
To fix CVE-2016-8492, upgrade FortiOS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2016-8492?
CVE-2016-8492 affects FortiOS versions up to 4.3.18 as well as specific versions like 4.3.0, 4.3.10, 4.3.12, 4.3.13, 4.3.14, 4.3.15, 4.3.16, and 4.3.17.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-8492?
CVE-2016-8492 can be exploited through unauthorized access via IPSec or TLS decryption, allowing attackers to read sensitive data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8492 if I can't update FortiOS?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-8492, and it is recommended to apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risk.

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