File Path Control Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient Software
CVE-2021-43066

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Forticlientwindows
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2022

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows that allows an attacker to exploit external control over file names or paths. This issue affects multiple versions and can lead to privilege escalation through the MSI installer process.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiClientWindows FortiClientWindows 7.0.2 7.0.1, 7.0.0, 6.4.6, 6.4.5, 6.4.4, 6.4.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0, 6.2.9, 6.2.8, 6.2.7, 6.2.6, 6.2.5, 6.2.4, 6.2.3, 6.2.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.10, 6.0.9, 6.0.8, 6.0.7, 6.0.6, 6.0.5, 6.0.4, 6.0.3, 6.0.2, 6.0.1, 6.0.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-154
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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