CVE-2022-29056: Medium severity Fortinet FortiMail vulnerability
A improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiMail version 6.4.0, version 6.2.0 through 6.2.4 and before 6.0.9 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to partially exhaust CPU and memory via sending numerous HTTP requests to the login form.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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FortiAuthenticatorto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.5.0 - Upgrade
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FortiDeceptorto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.2.0 - Upgrade
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FortiMailto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.0.10 - Upgrade
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FortiMailto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.2.5 - Upgrade
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FortiMailto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.4.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Fortinet FortiMail vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Fortinet FortiMail vulnerability is CVE-2022-29056.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29056?
The severity of CVE-2022-29056 is medium (5.3).
Which versions of Fortinet FortiMail are affected by CVE-2022-29056?
Fortinet FortiMail versions 6.4.0, 6.2.0 through 6.2.4, and versions before 6.0.9 are affected by CVE-2022-29056.
How does CVE-2022-29056 impact the system?
CVE-2022-29056 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to partially exhaust CPU and memory by sending numerous HTTP requests to the login form.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-29056?
Yes, upgrading to Fortinet FortiMail version 6.0.10, 6.2.5, or 6.4.1, or above will fix CVE-2022-29056.