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

Published Sep 6, 2022
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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 Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS
Fortinet FortiProxy

Event History

Sep 6, 2022
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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