#VU72368 Cryptographic issues in FortiNAC - CVE-2022-40675

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72368

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40675

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiNAC
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due wrong usage of cryptographic primitives. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and decrypt data or tamper with network traffic.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiNAC: 8.3.7 - 9.4.1

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-312

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.