Malicious DLL Preload Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
CVE-2019-6692
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Fortinet
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 24 October 2019
What is CVE-2019-6692?
A malicious DLL preload vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by forging a malicious DLL. This flaw impacts FortiClient versions 6.2.0 and earlier, posing significant security risks to systems running vulnerable versions.

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Affected Version(s)
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows FortiClient for Windows 6.2.0 and below
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved