7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9191

First published: Thu May 30 2019(Updated: )

A local privilege escalation in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 6.0.4 and earlier allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via the named pipe responsible for Forticlient updates.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiClient Windows<=6.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this FortiClient vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this FortiClient vulnerability is CVE-2018-9191.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-9191?

    The severity of CVE-2018-9191 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

  • Which versions of Fortinet FortiClient for Windows are affected by CVE-2018-9191?

    Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 6.0.4 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2018-9191.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2018-9191?

    Attackers can execute unauthorized code or commands via the named pipe responsible for Forticlient updates with CVE-2018-9191.

  • Is there a solution for CVE-2018-9191?

    Yes, Fortinet has released a patch to address CVE-2018-9191. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Fortinet FortiClient for Windows to mitigate the vulnerability.

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