SB2023041209 - MitM attack in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager 



SB2023041209 - MitM attack in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager

Published: April 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023041209
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22642)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when establishing a secure connection with FortiGuard to download outbreakalerts. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack on the communication channel between the device and the remote FortiGuard server hosting outbreakalert ressources.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.