CVE-2022-40675: High severity fortinet fortinac vulnerability

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

Some cryptographic issues in Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, 9.2.0 through 9.2.7, 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, 8.3.7 may allow an attacker to decrypt and forge protocol communication messages.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.3.7<=9.2.7
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.4.0<9.4.2
Fortinet FortiNAC-F<7.2.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.0 or above

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40675?

CVE-2022-40675 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to decrypt and forge protocol communication messages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-40675?

To address CVE-2022-40675, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiNAC to the latest version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2022-40675?

CVE-2022-40675 affects Fortinet FortiNAC versions from 8.3.7 to 9.4.1.

4

What type of attacks can CVE-2022-40675 facilitate?

CVE-2022-40675 can facilitate attacks that involve decrypting and forging protocol communication messages, potentially compromising data integrity.

5

Who reported CVE-2022-40675?

CVE-2022-40675 was reported by FortiGuard Labs as part of their ongoing security intelligence efforts.

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