CVE-2024-50564: Hardcoded Encryption Key Used for Named Pipe Communication

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key (CWE-321) vulnerability in FortiClient Windows may allow a low-privileged user to decrypt interprocess communication via monitoring named pipe.

Other sources

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, 7.2.x all versions, 7.0.x all versions, and 6.4.x all versions may allow a low-privileged user to decrypt interprocess communication via monitoring named piped.

MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.2.0, >=7.0.0, >=6.4.0
Fortinet FortiClientWindows=.
Fortinet FortiClientWindows>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiClientWindows>=7.0
Fortinet FortiClientWindows>=6.4
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4.0<7.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows=7.4.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.4.1 or above

Event History

Nov 14, 2024
News Published
via The Register·10:22 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:25 PM
Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 20, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·03:21 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50564?

CVE-2024-50564 has a low severity rating, indicating a lower risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50564?

To remediate CVE-2024-50564, update Fortinet FortiClient to the latest version that addresses the hard-coded cryptographic key issue.

3

Which versions of Fortinet FortiClient are affected by CVE-2024-50564?

CVE-2024-50564 affects Fortinet FortiClient versions 7.4.0, 7.2.x, 7.0.x, and 6.4.x.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-50564?

The impact of CVE-2024-50564 allows low-privileged users to potentially decrypt interprocess communication through named pipes.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-50564?

The vendor for CVE-2024-50564 is Fortinet, which develops the FortiClient software.

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