CVE-2019-17658
First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )
An unquoted service path vulnerability in the FortiClient FortiTray component of FortiClientWindows v6.2.2 and prior allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges via the FortiClientConsole executable service path.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiClient Windows | >=6.0.0<=6.0.9 | |
| Fortinet FortiClient Windows | >=6.2.0<=6.2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17658?
CVE-2019-17658 is an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FortiClient FortiTray component of FortiClientWindows.
How does CVE-2019-17658 affect FortiClient?
CVE-2019-17658 affects FortiClientWindows versions 6.2.2 and prior.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2019-17658?
An attacker can gain elevated privileges via the FortiClientConsole executable service path.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17658?
CVE-2019-17658 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2019-17658?
To fix CVE-2019-17658, update FortiClientWindows to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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