CVE-2020-29013 : Security Advisory and Response

Fortinet FortiSandbox before 3.2.2 is affected by an improper input validation vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker to halt the sniffer via crafted requests.

Understanding CVE-2020-29013

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox before version 3.2.2 that could be exploited by an authenticated attacker.

What is CVE-2020-29013?

An improper input validation flaw in the sniffer interface of FortiSandbox before 3.2.2 may enable an authenticated attacker to silently stop the sniffer using specifically crafted requests.

The Impact of CVE-2020-29013

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Confidentiality Impact: None
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Unchanged
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Functional
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:F/RL:X/RC:X

Technical Details of CVE-2020-29013

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the sniffer interface of FortiSandbox before version 3.2.2, where improper input validation could be abused by authenticated attackers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Fortinet FortiSandbox
Vendor: Fortinet
Versions Affected: FortiSandbox before 3.2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated attackers through specifically crafted requests to halt the sniffer interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-29013 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Utilize intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Fortinet FortiSandbox is updated to version 3.2.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.