CVE-2024-31489: High severity fortinet forticlient vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

AAn improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, FortiClientLinux 7.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 and FortiClientMac 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 may allow a remote and unauthenticated attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack on the communication channel between the FortiGate and the FortiClient during the ZTNA tunnel creation

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=7.0.0<7.0.12
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=7.0.0<7.0.12
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<7.0.12
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.2.0<7.2.3
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=7.2.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiClient Linux=7.2.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.0.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.0.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.12 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-2024-31489?

CVE-2024-31489 has a severity rating that varies based on the specific configuration and potential impact on the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31489?

To fix CVE-2024-31489, users should upgrade to FortiClient versions 7.2.5 or later for Linux, Windows, and macOS.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-31489?

CVE-2024-31489 can be exploited by remote and unauthenticated attackers to perform Man-in-the-Middle attacks.

4

Which versions of FortiClient are affected by CVE-2024-31489?

FortiClient versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 are affected by CVE-2024-31489.

5

Is CVE-2024-31489 specific to a particular operating system?

CVE-2024-31489 affects FortiClient on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

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