CVE-2023-46715: IPsec dynamic assignation IP spoofing

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

An origin validation error [CWE-346] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS IPSec VPN version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and version 7.2.6 and below allows an authenticated IPSec VPN user with dynamic IP addressing to send (but not receive) packets spoofing the IP of another user via crafted network packets.

Other sources

An origin validation error [CWE-346] vulnerability in FortiOS IPSec VPN may allow an authenticated IPSec VPN user with dynamic IP addressing to send (but not receive) packets spoofing the IP of another user via crafted network packets.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<7.4.2

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSASE version 22.4 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46715?

CVE-2023-46715 is considered a significant vulnerability due to its potential to allow spoofing attacks by authenticated IPSec VPN users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-46715?

To remediate CVE-2023-46715, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.4.2 or later.

3

Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2023-46715?

CVE-2023-46715 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.1 and 7.2.6 and below.

4

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2023-46715?

No, CVE-2023-46715 requires authenticated IPSec VPN users to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-46715?

CVE-2023-46715 is an origin validation error that allows packet spoofing between authenticated users.

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