CVE-2019-6692: High severity fortinet forticlient ssl vpn vulnerability

Published Oct 24, 2019
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Updated

A malicious DLL preload vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 6.2.0 and below allows a privileged attacker to perform arbitrary code execution via forging that DLL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiClient Windows<=6.2.0

Event History

Oct 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Fortinet FortiClient vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Fortinet FortiClient vulnerability is CVE-2019-6692.

2

What is the affected software version for this vulnerability?

The affected software version for this vulnerability is Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 6.2.0 and below.

3

What can a privileged attacker do with this vulnerability?

A privileged attacker can perform arbitrary code execution via forging a malicious DLL.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows?

To fix this vulnerability, update Fortinet FortiClient for Windows to a version higher than 6.2.0.

5

Is there any additional reference material available for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can refer to the FortiGuard Advisory FG-IR-19-148 available at the provided link.

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