CVE-2022-43946: Race Condition

Published Apr 11, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.0.0<7.0.8

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-43946?

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

5

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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