CVE-2019-16152: Input Validation
First published: Thu Feb 06 2020(Updated: )
A Denial of service (DoS) vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux 6.2.1 and below may allow an user with low privilege to cause FortiClient processes running under root privilege crashes via sending specially crafted IPC client requests to the fctsched process due the nanomsg not been correctly validated.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet Forticlient | <=6.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16152?
CVE-2019-16152 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux 6.2.1 and below.
How does CVE-2019-16152 affect FortiClient for Linux?
CVE-2019-16152 allows a user with low privilege to cause FortiClient processes running under root privilege to crash by sending specially crafted IPC client requests to the fctsched process.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16152?
CVE-2019-16152 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2019-16152?
To fix CVE-2019-16152, users should upgrade their FortiClient for Linux to version 6.2.2 or above.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16152?
More information about CVE-2019-16152 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/forticlient_linux), [link2](https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-238)
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/fortinet
- canonical/fortinet forticlient
- version/fortinet forticlient/6.2.1