DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient Windows
CVE-2024-36507

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Forticlient
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-36507?

The DLL hijacking vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows arises from an untrusted search path in specific versions of the software. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system. Successful exploitation necessitates social engineering techniques, which may lure users into initiating a malicious application. Users of FortiClient Windows versions 7.4.0, 7.2.4, 7.2.0, 7.0.12, and 7.0.0 are at risk and should take appropriate measures to secure their systems.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-205

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

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