Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-39949

First published: Wed Nov 02 2022(Updated: )

An improper control of a resource through its lifetime vulnerability [CWE-664] in FortiEDR CollectorWindows 4.0.0 through 4.1, 5.0.0 through 5.0.3.751, 5.1.0 may allow a privileged user to terminate the FortiEDR processes with special tools and bypass the EDR protection.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet Fortiedr>=4.0.0<=4.1.0
Fortinet Fortiedr>=5.0.0<=5.0.3.751
Fortinet Fortiedr>=5.1.0<=5.2.0.2288
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-39949.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-39949?

    The severity of CVE-2022-39949 is medium.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-39949?

    FortiEDR CollectorWindows 4.0.0 through 4.1, 5.0.0 through 5.0.3.751, and 5.1.0 are affected by CVE-2022-39949.

  • How can a privileged user exploit this vulnerability?

    A privileged user may be able to terminate the FortiEDR processes with special tools to bypass the EDR protection.

  • Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-39949?

    No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2022-39949.

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