Relative Path Traversal Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient

CVE-2022-42470

What is CVE-2022-42470?

A vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows allows attackers to exploit a relative path traversal flaw. This issue arises in certain versions, enabling an attacker to send a specially crafted request through a named pipe, which could result in unauthorized code execution or commands. Users of FortiClient versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.7, 6.4.0 to 6.4.9, 6.2.0 to 6.2.9, and 6.0.0 to 6.0.10 are advised to update their software to mitigate potential security risks. For further details, visit the official Fortinet guidance here.

Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.

Remediate biological technical debt. Prime Ageing uses 95% high-purity SIRT6 activation to maintain genomic integrity and bolster systemic resilience.

Deploy the Patch →

References