What is CVE-2022-43946?

CVE-2022-43946 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows before version 7.0.7 that allows attackers on the same file sharing network to execute arbitrary code via a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43946?

The severity of CVE-2022-43946 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

How does CVE-2022-43946 affect Fortinet FortiClient?

CVE-2022-43946 affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows before version 7.0.7 by allowing attackers on the same file sharing network to execute arbitrary code.

How can I fix CVE-2022-43946?

To fix CVE-2022-43946, update Fortinet FortiClientWindows to version 7.0.7 or later.

Are there any references for CVE-2022-43946?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-43946 at the Fortinet FortiGuard Advisory website: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-429

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-43946

high

8.1

CWE

367 732 362

11/4/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-43946: Race Condition

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

Multiple vulnerabilities including an incorrect permission assignment for critical resource [CWE-732] vulnerability and a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition [CWE-367] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows before 7.0.7 allows attackers on the same file sharing network to execute commands via writing data into a windows pipe.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiClient Windows	>=6.0.0<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-22-429

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43946?
CVE-2022-43946 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows before version 7.0.7 that allows attackers on the same file sharing network to execute arbitrary code via a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43946?
The severity of CVE-2022-43946 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.1.
How does CVE-2022-43946 affect Fortinet FortiClient?
CVE-2022-43946 affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows before version 7.0.7 by allowing attackers on the same file sharing network to execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix CVE-2022-43946?
To fix CVE-2022-43946, update Fortinet FortiClientWindows to version 7.0.7 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-43946?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-43946 at the Fortinet FortiGuard Advisory website: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-429

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