CVE-2015-5735: High severity fortinet forticlient virtual private network vulnerability

Published Sep 3, 2015
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Updated

The (1) mdare6448.sys, (2) mdare3248.sys, (3) mdare3252.sys, and (4) mdare6452.sys drivers in Fortinet FortiClient before 5.2.4 allow local users to write to arbitrary memory locations via a 0x226108 ioctl call.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet Forticlient<=5.2.3

Event History

Sep 3, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5735?

CVE-2015-5735 is considered to have a medium severity due to its ability to allow local users to write to arbitrary memory locations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5735?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5735, upgrade Fortinet FortiClient to version 5.2.4 or later.

3

Which versions of FortiClient are affected by CVE-2015-5735?

Versions of FortiClient prior to 5.2.4 are affected by CVE-2015-5735.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-5735?

Exploiting CVE-2015-5735 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

5

Are there specific drivers associated with CVE-2015-5735?

Yes, the drivers mdare64_48.sys, mdare32_48.sys, mdare32_52.sys, and mdare64_52.sys are associated with CVE-2015-5735.

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