CVE-2019-5589: Critical severity fortinet forticlient ssl vpn vulnerability

Published May 28, 2019
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Updated

An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient Online Installer (Windows version before 6.0.6) may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious .dll files in that directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiClient Windows<6.0.6

Event History

May 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this FortiClient vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this FortiClient vulnerability is CVE-2019-5589.

2

What is the affected software version of this vulnerability?

The affected software version of this vulnerability is FortiClient Windows version before 6.0.6.

3

What is the severity level of vulnerability CVE-2019-5589?

The severity level of vulnerability CVE-2019-5589 is critical with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How does this vulnerability impact the system?

This vulnerability may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious .dll files.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-060.

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