Local Privilege Escalation in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
CVE-2018-9193

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Forticlientwindows
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 May 2019

What is CVE-2018-9193?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows versions 6.0.4 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands by exploiting the improper parsing of specific files. Attackers with local access could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive information or system integrity. It is essential for users to update their FortiClient applications to mitigate such risks.

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Affected Version(s)

FortiClientWindows 6.0.0 <= 6.0.5

FortiClientWindows 5.6.6

References

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

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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