VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-8492

CVSS score5.9 MEDIUM

EPSS probability1.42%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-02-08

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

The implementation of an ANSI X9.31 RNG in Fortinet FortiGate allows attackers to gain unauthorized read access to data handled by the device via IPSec/TLS decryption.

Weakness classification

CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references

psirt@fortinet.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
psirt@fortinet.com — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory