Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiGate Device Exposes Sensitive Data

CVE-2016-8492

What is CVE-2016-8492?

The ANSI X9.31 Random Number Generator (RNG) implementation in Fortinet FortiGate devices presents a vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data managed by the device through IPSec or TLS decryption mechanisms. This flaw highlights the importance of robust RNG implementations in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of encrypted communications.

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