SB2023112012 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Fortinet FortiMail 



SB2023112012 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Fortinet FortiMail

Published: November 20, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023112012
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45582)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.