What is the severity of CVE-2017-14184?

CVE-2017-14184 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

Which versions of Fortinet FortiClient are affected by CVE-2017-14184?

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows versions up to 5.6.0, FortiClient for Mac OSX versions up to 5.6.0, and FortiClient SSLVPN Client for Linux versions up to 4.4.2334 are affected by CVE-2017-14184.

How can regular users see each other's VPN authentication credentials?

Regular users can see each other's VPN authentication credentials due to the vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient.

How can I fix CVE-2017-14184?

To fix CVE-2017-14184, update Fortinet FortiClient to a version higher than 5.6.0 for Windows and Mac OSX, and higher than 4.4.2334 for Linux.

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CVE-2017-14184

high

8.8

CWE

200

15/12/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-14184: Infoleak

Q: What is CVE-2017-14184?

CVE-2017-14184 is an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.

First published: Fri Dec 15 2017(Updated: )

An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 5.6.0 and below versions, FortiClient for Mac OSX 5.6.0 and below versions and FortiClient SSLVPN Client for Linux 4.4.2334 and below versions allows regular users to see each other's VPN authentication credentials due to improperly secured storage locations.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	<5.6.0
Fortinet Forticlient	<5.6.0
Fortinet Forticlient Sslvpn Client	<4.4.2334

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14184?
CVE-2017-14184 is an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14184?
CVE-2017-14184 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which versions of Fortinet FortiClient are affected by CVE-2017-14184?
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows versions up to 5.6.0, FortiClient for Mac OSX versions up to 5.6.0, and FortiClient SSLVPN Client for Linux versions up to 4.4.2334 are affected by CVE-2017-14184.
How can regular users see each other's VPN authentication credentials?
Regular users can see each other's VPN authentication credentials due to the vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient.
How can I fix CVE-2017-14184?
To fix CVE-2017-14184, update Fortinet FortiClient to a version higher than 5.6.0 for Windows and Mac OSX, and higher than 4.4.2334 for Linux.

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