CVE-2022-29054: Flaws over DHCP and DNS keys encryption scheme

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

A missing cryptographic steps vulnerability [CWE-325] in the functions that encrypt the DHCP and DNS keys (ddns-key or n-mhae-key) in FortiOS & FortiProxy configuration may allow an attacker in possession of the encrypted key to decipher it.

Other sources

A missing cryptographic steps vulnerability [CWE-325] in the functions that encrypt the DHCP and DNS keys in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.x and 6.0.x may allow an attacker in possession of the encrypted key to decipher it.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.1.0<=1.1.6
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.2.0<=1.2.13
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0.0<=2.0.11
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<7.0.8
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<=6.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<=6.2.12
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.11
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.8
Fortinet FortiOS=7.2.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.8 or above

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-29054.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-29054?

The severity level of CVE-2022-29054 is low.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29054?

Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.x, and 6.0.x are affected by CVE-2022-29054.

4

What is the CWE category of CVE-2022-29054?

The CWE category of CVE-2022-29054 is CWE-325 (Missing Cryptographic Step).

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-29054?

An attacker in possession of the encrypted key can decipher it to exploit CVE-2022-29054.

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