What is CVE-2021-43205?

CVE-2021-43205 is a vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux versions 7.0.2 and below, 6.4.7 and below, and 6.2.9 and below that exposes sensitive information to unauthorized actors.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43205?

CVE-2021-43205 has a severity score of 5.3 (medium).

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-43205?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-43205 by accessing the confighandler webserver via external binaries.

Which versions of FortiClient for Linux are affected by CVE-2021-43205?

FortiClient for Linux versions 7.0.2 and below, 6.4.7 and below, and 6.2.9 and below are affected by CVE-2021-43205.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-43205?

Yes, Fortinet has released patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of FortiClient for Linux.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-43205

medium

5.3

CWE

200

6/4/2022

22/10/2024

CVE-2021-43205: Infoleak

First published: Wed Apr 06 2022(Updated: )

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiClient for Linux version 7.0.2 and below, 6.4.7 and below and 6.2.9 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access the confighandler webserver via external binaries.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet Forticlient	>=6.2.0<=6.2.4
Fortinet Forticlient	>=6.2.6<=6.2.9
Fortinet Forticlient	>=6.4.0<=6.4.4
Fortinet Forticlient	>=7.0.0<=7.0.2
Fortinet Forticlient	=6.4.7

Remedy

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-226

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-226

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43205?
CVE-2021-43205 is a vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux versions 7.0.2 and below, 6.4.7 and below, and 6.2.9 and below that exposes sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43205?
CVE-2021-43205 has a severity score of 5.3 (medium).
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-43205?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-43205 by accessing the confighandler webserver via external binaries.
Which versions of FortiClient for Linux are affected by CVE-2021-43205?
FortiClient for Linux versions 7.0.2 and below, 6.4.7 and below, and 6.2.9 and below are affected by CVE-2021-43205.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-43205?
Yes, Fortinet has released patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of FortiClient for Linux.

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