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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.105507
Category:FortiOS Local Security Checks
Title:Fortinet FortiOS SSH Undocumented Interactive Login Vulnerability (FG-IR-16-001) - Version Check
Summary:An undocumented account used for communication with authorized; FortiManager devices exists on some versions of FortiOS.
Description:Summary:
An undocumented account used for communication with authorized
FortiManager devices exists on some versions of FortiOS.

Vulnerability Insight:
On vulnerable versions, and provided 'Administrative Access'
is enabled for SSH, this account can be used to log in via SSH in Interactive-Keyboard mode, using
a password shared across all devices. It gives access to a CLI console with administrative
rights.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation would allow remote console access to
vulnerable devices with 'Administrative Access' enabled for SSH.

Affected Software/OS:
Fortinet FortiOS version 4.1.0 through 4.1.10, 4.2.0 through
4.2.15, 4.3.0 through 4.3.16 and 5.0.0 through 5.0.7.

Solution:
Update FortiOS to version 4.1.11, 4.2.16, 4.3.17, 5.0.8,
5.2.0, 5.4.0 or later.

CVSS Score:
10.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-1909
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39224/
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/26
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135225/FortiGate-OS-5.0.7-SSH-Backdoor.html
https://twitter.com/esizkur/status/686842135501508608
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034663
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2016 Greenbone AG

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