CVE-2022-40681: High severity fortinet forticlient ssl vpn vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

A incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 - 6.0.10 allows an attacker to cause denial of service via sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.0.0<=6.0.10
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4.0<=6.4.8
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<=7.0.7

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 6.4.9 or above

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
06:08 PM
Data Sourced
06:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40681?

CVE-2022-40681 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) that allows an attacker to cause denial of service.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40681?

CVE-2022-40681 has a severity value of 7.1 (high).

3

Which versions of Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) are affected by CVE-2022-40681?

Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) versions 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9, and 6.0.0 - 6.0.10 are affected by CVE-2022-40681.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-40681?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-40681 by sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-40681?

Fortinet has released a security advisory with mitigation steps for CVE-2022-40681. Please refer to the FortiGuard advisory for more information.

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