CVE-2015-5965 json
The SSL-VPN feature in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.13 only checks the first byte of the TLS MAC in finished messages, which makes it easier…
published 2015-08-11 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5908
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The SSL-VPN feature in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.13 only checks the first byte of the TLS MAC in finished messages, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof encrypted content via a crafted MAC field.
Exploit prediction
2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- Technology feeds
References
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security.gentoo.org
/glsa/201508-01
vendor-advisory
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fortiguard.com
/advisory/FG-IR-15-016/
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76065
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033256
vdb-entry
- vivaldi.net /en-US/blogs/entry/the-poodle-has-friends
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5965
- NVD CVE-2015-5965
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