CVE-2024-36507: High severity fortinet forticlient ssl vpn vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<7.0.13
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.2.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiClient Windows=7.4.0

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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