CVE-2021-26108
First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in the SSLVPN of FortiOS before 7.0.1 may allow an attacker to retrieve the key by reverse engineering.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=5.6.0<=5.6.13 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=6.0.0<=6.0.12 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=6.2.0<=6.2.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=6.4.0<=6.4.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | =7.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-26108?
CVE-2021-26108 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to the risk of the hard-coded cryptographic key being exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26108?
To fix CVE-2021-26108, update FortiOS to version 7.0.1 or later, as it addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2021-26108?
FortiOS versions prior to 7.0.1, specifically 5.6.0 to 5.6.13, 6.0.0 to 6.0.12, 6.2.0 to 6.2.8, and 6.4.0 to 6.4.5 are affected by CVE-2021-26108.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-26108?
The potential impact of CVE-2021-26108 includes unauthorized access to sensitive information due to the retrieval of the hard-coded cryptographic key.
Who is impacted by CVE-2021-26108?
Organizations using affected versions of FortiOS for SSLVPN services are impacted by CVE-2021-26108.
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