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
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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.