SB2022022111 - Missing integrity check in FortiGate FortiOS 



SB2022022111 - Missing integrity check in FortiGate FortiOS

Published: February 21, 2022 Updated: October 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2022022111
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Download of code without integrity check (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44168)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system

The vulnerability exists due to software does not perform software integrity check when downloading updates in the "execute restore src-vis" command. A remote attacker with ability to perform man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack can supply a malicious software image and gain full control over the affected system after a successful software update.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.