CVE-2024-50570: Credentials can be dumped from memory

Published Dec 18, 2024
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Updated

A Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability [CWE-312] in FortiClient Windows and FortiClient Linux may permit a local authenticated user to retrieve VPN password via memory dump, due to JavaScript's garbage collector

Other sources

A Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability [CWE-312] in FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13 and FortiClientLinux 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13 may permit a local authenticated user to retrieve VPN password via memory dump, due to JavaScript's garbage collector

NVD

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.4.0<=7.4.1, >=7.2.0<=7.2.6, >=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.4.0<=7.4.2, >=7.2.0<=7.2.7, >=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiClientLinux>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiClientLinux>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiClientLinux>=7.0
Fortinet FortiClientWindows>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiClientWindows>=7.2.0<=7.2.6
Fortinet FortiClientWindows>=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<7.0.14
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=7.0.0<7.2.8
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.2.0<7.2.7
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.4.0<7.4.2
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=7.4.0<7.4.3

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.4.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.0.14 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.14 or above

Event History

Dec 18, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·09:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50570?

CVE-2024-50570 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50570?

To fix CVE-2024-50570, upgrade FortiClient to version 7.4.2 or later, or 7.2.7 or later, or 7.0.13 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-50570?

CVE-2024-50570 affects users of FortiClient versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.1, 7.2.0 to 7.2.6, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.13 for both Windows and Linux platforms.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-50570?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-50570 may allow a local authenticated user to retrieve stored VPN passwords, leading to potential unauthorized access.

5

Is CVE-2024-50570 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2024-50570 is classified as a local vulnerability, requiring authenticated access to the affected systems.

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