What is the vulnerability ID of this FortiClient vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this FortiClient vulnerability is CVE-2019-17650.

What is the description of this vulnerability?

The description of this vulnerability is that a local user of the system on which FortiClient for Mac OS is running may be able to execute unauthorized code as root by bypassing a security check due to an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17650?

The severity of CVE-2019-17650 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can I fix this vulnerability in FortiClient for Mac OS version 6.2.1?

To fix this vulnerability, you should update FortiClient for Mac OS to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability. Check with the vendor for the latest updates and patches.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-17650

high

7.8

CWE

21/11/2019

25/10/2024

CVE-2019-17650: OS Command Injection

Q: What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability in one of FortiClient for Mac OS root processes'.

First published: Thu Nov 21 2019(Updated: )

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability in one of FortiClient for Mac OS root processes, may allow a local user of the system on which FortiClient is running to execute unauthorized code as root by bypassing a security check.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet Forticlient	<=6.2.1

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What is the vulnerability ID of this FortiClient vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this FortiClient vulnerability is CVE-2019-17650.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability in one of FortiClient for Mac OS root processes'.
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The description of this vulnerability is that a local user of the system on which FortiClient for Mac OS is running may be able to execute unauthorized code as root by bypassing a security check due to an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17650?
The severity of CVE-2019-17650 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix this vulnerability in FortiClient for Mac OS version 6.2.1?
To fix this vulnerability, you should update FortiClient for Mac OS to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability. Check with the vendor for the latest updates and patches.

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