FG-IR-20-110: Root privilege escalation in FortiClient Linux

Published Oct 19, 2020
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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.

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