CVE-2022-45856: Medium severity fortinet forticlient vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiClientWindows 6.4 all versions, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, FortiClientMac 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiClientLinux 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiClientAndroid 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 and FortiClientiOS 5.6 all versions, 6.0.0 through 6.0.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 SAML SSO feature may allow an unauthenticated attacker to man-in-the-middle the communication between the FortiClient and  both the service provider and the identity provider.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Fortinet Forticlient Android>=5.0<7.2.1
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=6.4<7.2.5
Fortinet Forticlient Mac Os>=6.4<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4<7.0.8
Fortinet Forticlient Iphone Os>=2.0<7.0.7

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientAndroid version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientiOS version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.8 or above

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45856?

CVE-2022-45856 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential impact on secure communications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-45856?

To fix CVE-2022-45856, users should upgrade their FortiClient to version 7.2.5 or higher.

3

Which FortiClient versions are affected by CVE-2022-45856?

CVE-2022-45856 affects FortiClient versions 6.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, and 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 across multiple platforms.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-45856?

CVE-2022-45856 involves improper certificate validation, which can compromise the integrity of secure connections.

5

Can CVE-2022-45856 impact different operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2022-45856 can affect FortiClient on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS operating systems.

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