CVE-2019-6147 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 may experience internal database corruption, potentially leading to incorrect IPsec configurations for the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW).

Understanding CVE-2019-6147

Versions of Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) prior to 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 are at risk of internal database corruption, resulting in inaccurate IPsec configurations for the NGFW.

What is CVE-2019-6147?

Forcepoint NGFW SMC versions below 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 may encounter rare internal database corruption.
The corruption can cause the SMC to generate incorrect IPsec configurations for the NGFW, potentially leading to weaker security settings.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6147

Vulnerable SMC versions could produce inaccurate IPsec configurations for the NGFW, compromising security settings.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6147

Forcepoint NGFW SMC vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Rare internal database corruption can result in incorrect IPsec configurations.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: NGFW Security Management Center
Vendor: Forcepoint
Vulnerable Versions: Any version lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Specific circumstances trigger internal database corruption, leading to IPsec configuration issues.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-6147.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Forcepoint NGFW SMC to version 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor IPsec configurations for any anomalies or inaccuracies.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly backup and verify the integrity of the SMC internal configuration database.
Implement network segmentation to contain potential security breaches.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Forcepoint to address the vulnerability.