SB2023050454 - Multiple vulnerabilities in FortiNAC

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45859)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due usage of a weak hashing method in /etc/shadow. A local user can read and decrypt passwords that belong to other users on the system.

2) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45858)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a weak cryptographic algorithm. A remote attacker with ability to intercept communication can perform MitM attack.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-456
• https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-452