How does CVE-2022-42470 affect Fortinet FortiClient on Windows?

CVE-2022-42470 affects 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.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42470?

CVE-2022-42470 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-42470?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-42470 by sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-42470?

Yes, Fortinet has provided a fix for CVE-2022-42470. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) to mitigate this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42470

high

7.8

CWE

22 23

11/4/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-42470: Path Traversal

Q: What is CVE-2022-42470?

CVE-2022-42470 is a relative path traversal vulnerability 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 that allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands.

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

A relative path traversal vulnerability 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 execute unauthorized code or commands via sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	>=6.0.0<=6.0.10
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	>=6.4.0<=6.4.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	>=7.0.0<7.0.8

Remedy

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

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-320

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42470?
CVE-2022-42470 is a relative path traversal vulnerability 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 that allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands.
How does CVE-2022-42470 affect Fortinet FortiClient on Windows?
CVE-2022-42470 affects 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.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42470?
CVE-2022-42470 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-42470?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-42470 by sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-42470?
Yes, Fortinet has provided a fix for CVE-2022-42470. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) to mitigate this vulnerability.

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