CVE-2019-6147

Description

Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 have a rare issue that in specific circumstances can corrupt the internal configuration database. When the database is corrupted, the SMC might produce an incorrect IPsec configuration for the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), possibly resulting in settings that are weaker than expected. All SMC versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 are vulnerable.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory forcepoint.com
Affected: Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2019-6147.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6147?
CVE-2019-6147 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6147?
To fix CVE-2019-6147, 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-2019-6147 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6147 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6147?
CVE-2019-6147 affects Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center.
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