Local Privilege Escalation in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
CVE-2018-9191

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Forticlient For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 May 2019

What is CVE-2018-9191?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient for Windows versions 6.0.4 and earlier can be leveraged by attackers to execute unauthorized commands or code. This occurs through a named pipe associated with the FortiClient update process, allowing exploitation if an attacker gains access to the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 6.0.4 and earlier

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-108
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-9191 : Local Privilege Escalation in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows