CVE-2023-29175: Lack of certificate verification when establishing secure connections
An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiOS 6.2 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 7.2.0 and FortiProxy 1.2 all versions, 2.0 all versions, 7.0.0 through 7.0.9, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 may allow a remote and unauthenticated attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack on the communication channel between the vulnerable device and the remote FortiGuard's map server.
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An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiOS and FortiProxy may allow a remote and unauthenticated attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack on the communication channel between the vulnerable device and the remote FortiGuard's map server.
— FortiGuard
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this FortiOS vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this FortiOS vulnerability is CVE-2023-29175.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29175?
The severity of CVE-2023-29175 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.
Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2023-29175?
FortiOS versions 6.2, 6.4, 7.0.0 - 7.0.10, and 7.2.0 are affected by CVE-2023-29175.
Which versions of FortiProxy are affected by CVE-2023-29175?
FortiProxy versions 1.2.0 - 1.2.13, 2.0.0 - 2.0.12, 7.0.0 - 7.0.9, and 7.2.0 - 7.2.3 are affected by CVE-2023-29175.
How can I fix CVE-2023-29175?
To fix CVE-2023-29175, update to the latest available version of FortiOS or FortiProxy.