What is the severity of CVE-2024-36507?

CVE-2024-36507 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36507?

To fix CVE-2024-36507, upgrade Fortinet FortiClient to version 7.4.1 or later, and ensure that the application is not run with untrusted DLLs.

What versions of FortiClient are affected by CVE-2024-36507?

CVE-2024-36507 affects Fortinet FortiClient versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.12, 7.2.0 to 7.2.4, and 7.4.0.

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-36507 enable?

CVE-2024-36507 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code through DLL hijacking combined with social engineering tactics.

Is remote code execution possible through CVE-2024-36507?

Yes, CVE-2024-36507 allows for remote code execution when exploited via the untrusted search path in the affected FortiClient versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-36507

high

7.8

CWE

426

12/11/2024

14/11/2024

CVE-2024-36507

First published: Tue Nov 12 2024(Updated: )

A untrusted search path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows versions 7.4.0, versions 7.2.4 through 7.2.0, versions 7.0.12 through 7.0.0 allows an attacker to run arbitrary code via DLL hijacking and social engineering.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiClient SSL VPN	>=7.0.0<7.0.13
Fortinet FortiClient SSL VPN	>=7.2.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiClient SSL VPN	=7.4.0

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.13 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-205

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36507?
CVE-2024-36507 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36507?
To fix CVE-2024-36507, upgrade Fortinet FortiClient to version 7.4.1 or later, and ensure that the application is not run with untrusted DLLs.
What versions of FortiClient are affected by CVE-2024-36507?
CVE-2024-36507 affects Fortinet FortiClient versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.12, 7.2.0 to 7.2.4, and 7.4.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-36507 enable?
CVE-2024-36507 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code through DLL hijacking combined with social engineering tactics.
Is remote code execution possible through CVE-2024-36507?
Yes, CVE-2024-36507 allows for remote code execution when exploited via the untrusted search path in the affected FortiClient versions.

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