CVE-2021-26091: Weak RNG

Published Mar 24, 2025
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Updated

A use of a cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator vulnerability in the authenticator of the Identity Based Encryption service of FortiMail 6.4.0 through 6.4.4, and 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to infer parts of users authentication tokens and reset their credentials.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiMail>=6.4.0<=6.4.4, >=6.2.0<=6.2.7
Fortinet FortiMail>=6.2.0<6.4.5

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.0.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 6.4.5 or above

Event History

Mar 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26091?

CVE-2021-26091 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated attackers to compromise user authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26091?

To fix CVE-2021-26091, update FortiMail to version 6.4.5 or later, or 6.2.8 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-26091?

CVE-2021-26091 affects users of FortiMail versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.4 and 6.2.0 to 6.2.7.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-26091?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-26091 include the ability for attackers to infer authentication tokens, leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-26091?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-26091; users are advised to upgrade to the patched versions.

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