CVE-2023-28002: Bypass of root file system integrity checks at boot time on VM
An improper validation of integrity check value vulnerability [CWE-354] in FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions and VMs may allow a local attacker with admin privileges to boot a malicious image on the device and bypass the filesystem integrity check in place.
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An improper validation of integrity check value vulnerability [CWE-354] in FortiOS VMs may allow a local attacker with admin privileges to boot a malicious image on the device and bypass the filesytem integrity check in place.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Fortinet vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Fortinet vulnerability is CVE-2023-28002.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28002?
The severity of CVE-2023-28002 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28002?
CVE-2023-28002 affects FortiOS versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.4, 7.0, and 7.2, as well as FortiProxy versions 2.0, 7.0, and 7.2.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-28002?
A local attacker with admin privileges can exploit CVE-2023-28002 to perform an improper validation of an integrity check value.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-28002?
Yes, Fortinet has released updates to address CVE-2023-28002. It is recommended to update to the latest version of FortiOS or FortiProxy.