3.1
Advisory Published
Updated

FG-IR-22-158: Flaws over keytab encryption scheme

First published: Tue Sep 06 2022(Updated: )

A missing cryptographic steps vulnerability [CWE-325] in the functions that encrypt keytab values in FortiOS & FortiProxy may allow an attacker in possession of the encrypted secret to decipher it.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FortiOS
Fortinet FortiProxy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-22-158?

    The severity of FG-IR-22-158 is critical due to the potential for attackers to decipher encrypted keytab values.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-22-158?

    To fix FG-IR-22-158, apply the latest security patches provided by Fortinet for FortiOS and FortiProxy.

  • What systems are affected by FG-IR-22-158?

    FG-IR-22-158 affects Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy versions that encrypt keytab values.

  • What is the risk of FG-IR-22-158?

    The risk of FG-IR-22-158 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data as attackers can potentially decrypt encrypted secrets.

  • Is FG-IR-22-158 already exploited in the wild?

    As of now, there is no known active exploitation of FG-IR-22-158 reported in the wild, but it remains a serious security concern.

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