CVE-2015-5965

Description

The SSL-VPN feature in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.13 only checks the first byte of the TLS MAC in finished messages, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof encrypted content via a crafted MAC field.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76065 vdb entry
http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-016/ vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033256 vdb entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201508-01 vendor advisory
https://vivaldi.net/en-US/blogs/entry/the-poodle-has-friends

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5965?
CVE-2015-5965 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5965?
To fix CVE-2015-5965, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5965 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5965 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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