SB2021120714 - Hard-coded SSLVPN cookie encryption key in FortiOS 



SB2021120714 - Hard-coded SSLVPN cookie encryption key in FortiOS

Published: December 7, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021120714
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26108)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to decrypt traffic.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded SSL VPN cookie encryption key. A remote attacker can extract the encryption key and use it to decrypt traffic.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.