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CVE-2016-8492

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.

Severity
Medium 5.9
Published
8 Feb 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 73% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Information exposure (CWE-200)
Attack
Over the network · Only under certain conditions · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Fortinet FortiOSServers and applications · cpe:o:fortinet:fortios
  • Version 4.3.17
  • Version 4.3.16
  • Version 4.3.15
  • Version 4.3.14
All 9 release lines
  • Every version up to 4.3.18
  • Version 4.3.0
  • Version 4.3.10
  • Version 4.3.12
  • Version 4.3.13
  • Version 4.3.14
  • Version 4.3.15
  • Version 4.3.16
  • Version 4.3.17

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8492
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-8492