CVE-2016-8492: fortinet fortinet fortigate
CVSS: 5.9v3.0MediumModified
Published 08-02-2017Last modified 25-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8492 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) vulnerability in fortinet fortinet fortigate. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-02-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.42% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score1.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Fortinet2 products
- fortinet fortigate< 5.0
- fortios≤ 4.3.18 | 4.3.0 | 4.3.10 | 4.3.12 | 4.3.13 | 4.3.14 | 4.3.15 | 4.3.16 | 4.3.17
1 vendor · 2 products