CVE-2023-37939: Infoleak

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiClient for Windows 7.2.0, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, Linux 7.2.0, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions and Mac 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, may allow a local authenticated attacker with no Administrative privileges to retrieve the list of files or folders excluded from malware scanning.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=6.4.0<=6.4.9
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=6.4.0<=6.4.10
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4.0<=6.4.10
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiClient Linux=7.2.0
Fortinet Forticlient Macos=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiClient Windows=7.2.0
Fortinet Forticlient Macos=7.2.1

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.2.1 or above

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-37939.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37939?

The severity of CVE-2023-37939 is low.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-37939?

FortiClient for Windows 7.2.0, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, Linux 7.2.0, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, and Mac 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions are affected by CVE-2023-37939.

4

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-37939?

CVE-2023-37939 is classified as an exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200].

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-37939?

There is no official fix available at the moment. It is recommended to closely monitor the vendor's website for any updates or patches to address this vulnerability.

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