FG-IR-20-110: Root privilege escalation in FortiClient Linux
Published Oct 19, 2020
·Updated
Affected Software
1 affected component
Fortinet Forticlient
Event History
Oct 19, 2020
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of FG-IR-20-110?
The severity of FG-IR-20-110 is classified as high with a score of 8.6.
2
How do I fix FG-IR-20-110?
To mitigate FG-IR-20-110, users should update Fortinet FortiClient to the latest version released by the vendor.
3
What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-20-110?
FG-IR-20-110 is a root privilege escalation vulnerability found in FortiClient for Linux.
4
What impact does FG-IR-20-110 have on systems?
FG-IR-20-110 allows an unauthorized user to gain root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.
5
Is there a workaround for FG-IR-20-110 before applying a patch?
There is no publicly documented workaround for FG-IR-20-110; updating to the patched version is recommended.