Authorization Flaw in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
CVE-2022-40681

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Forticlientwindows
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2023

What is CVE-2022-40681?

An authorization flaw in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows allows attackers to exploit a vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to a targeted named pipe. This can result in a denial of service, potentially disrupting the functionality of the affected product versions. Users are encouraged to apply the latest updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

FortiClientWindows 7.0.0 <= 7.0.7

FortiClientWindows 6.4.0 <= 6.4.8

FortiClientWindows 6.2.0 <= 6.2.9

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-299

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-40681 : Authorization Flaw in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows