DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient Windows

CVE-2024-36507

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.

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