Unsafe Search Path Vulnerability in FortiClient by Fortinet

CVE-2021-32592

Summary

This vulnerability revolves around an unsafe search path in FortiClient and FortiClientEMS, affecting multiple versions. An attacker could exploit this flaw by placing a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path, facilitating a DLL Hijack attack on the affected devices. Such an attack could potentially compromise sensitive information and the integrity of the system. Organizations using the impacted versions should assess their risk and apply necessary mitigations to safeguard their infrastructure.

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