Malicious DLL Preload Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
CVE-2019-6692

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Forticlient For Windows
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.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows FortiClient for Windows 6.2.0 and below

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-148
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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:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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