CVE-2023-42782: Syslog not protected by an extra layer of authentication

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

A insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability [CWE-345] in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 and below 7.2.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to send messages to the syslog server of FortiAnalyzer via the knoweldge of an authorized device serial number.

Other sources

A insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability [CWE-345] in FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer-BigData and FortiManager with FortiAnalyzer features may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to send messages to the syslog server of FortiAnalyzer via the knoweldge of an authorized device serial number.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

5 affected components
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=6.2.0<=6.2.12
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=6.4.0<=6.4.13
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet Fortianalyzer=7.4.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above AND  Configure the "un-encrypted-logging" option to disable receiving syslog without encryption through UDP(514) or TCP(514). config system log setting     set un-encrypted-logging disable

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·11:28 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-42782.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42782?

The severity of CVE-2023-42782 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-42782?

FortiAnalyzer versions 6.2.0 to 6.2.12, 6.4.0 to 6.4.13, 7.0.0 to 7.0.9, and 7.2.0 to 7.2.3 are affected by CVE-2023-42782.

4

How does CVE-2023-42782 work?

CVE-2023-42782 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to send messages to the syslog server of FortiAnalyzer using the knowledge of an authorized device serial number.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-42782?

Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2023-42782. It is recommended to upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or later.

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