FG-IR-22-468: Lack of certificate verification when establishing secure connections

Published Jun 12, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS
Fortinet FortiProxy

Event History

Jun 12, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-22-468?

The severity of FG-IR-22-468 is classified as critical due to the potential for a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute a Man-in-the-Middle attack.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-22-468?

To fix FG-IR-22-468, it is recommended to upgrade FortiOS or FortiProxy to the latest version that addresses this certificate validation vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by FG-IR-22-468?

FG-IR-22-468 affects Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy devices.

4

Can FG-IR-22-468 be exploited remotely?

Yes, FG-IR-22-468 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

5

What type of attack does FG-IR-22-468 allow?

FG-IR-22-468 allows for 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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