Fortinet FortiOS up to 7.0.5/7.2.0 Keytab File missing cryptographic step

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiOS up to 7.0.5/7.2.0. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Keytab File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in missing cryptographic step. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-29053. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Fortinet FortiOS up to 7.0.5/7.2.0 (Firewall Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component Keytab File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing cryptographic step vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-325. The product does not implement a required step in a cryptographic algorithm, resulting in weaker encryption than advertised by the algorithm. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A missing cryptographic steps vulnerability [CWE-325] in the functions that encrypt the keytab files in FortiOS version 7.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 and below 7.0.0 may allow an attacker in possession of the encrypted file to decipher it.

The weakness was disclosed 09/07/2022 as FG-IR-22-158. The advisory is shared at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-29053 since 04/11/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.6

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CNA Base Score: 2.3
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Class: Missing cryptographic step
CWE: CWE-325
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

04/11/2022 🔍
09/07/2022 +149 days 🔍
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10/14/2022 +37 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-22-158
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-29053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-29053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208017

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2022 16:51
Updated: 10/14/2022 08:06
Changes: 09/07/2022 16:51 (49), 10/14/2022 08:06 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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