CVE-2020-9295: High severity fortios vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2025
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Updated

FortiOS 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00142 and below, FortiOS 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00144 and below and FortiClient 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00137 and below may not immediately detect certain types of malformed or non-standard RAR archives, potentially containing malicious files. Based on the samples provided, FortiClient will detect the malicious files upon trying extraction by real-time scanning and FortiGate will detect the malicious archive if Virus Outbreak Prevention is enabled.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2<6.00142, >=6.4<6.00144
Fortinet FortiClient>=6.2<6.00137
All of the following
Fortinet Antivirus Engine<6.00145
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<=6.4.16
All of the following
Fortinet Antivirus Engine<6.00145
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.0.0<=6.2.6

Remediation

Information

FortiOS 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiOS 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiClient 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiClient 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00243 or later. Workaround for FortiGate: Enable Virus Outbreak Prevention feature.

Event History

Mar 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9295?

CVE-2020-9295 has been marked as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow the execution of malicious files through malformed RAR archives.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9295?

To mitigate CVE-2020-9295, users should update FortiOS and FortiClient to the latest versions that include patches for the vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9295?

CVE-2020-9295 affects FortiOS versions 6.2 below 6.00142, versions 6.4 below 6.00144, and FortiClient version 6.2 below 6.00137.

4

What types of files does CVE-2020-9295 potentially allow through?

CVE-2020-9295 may allow the execution of malicious files contained in certain malformed or non-standard RAR archives.

5

Is immediate action required for CVE-2020-9295?

Yes, immediate action is advisable for CVE-2020-9295 to prevent potential exploitation through unpatched vulnerabilities.

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