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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

FG-IR-24-216: Hardcoded Encryption Key Used for Named Pipe Communication

First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiClient=.
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.0
Fortinet FortiClient>=6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-24-216?

    The FG-IR-24-216 vulnerability is classified as a low-severity issue.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-24-216?

    To fix FG-IR-24-216, update FortiClient Windows to version 7.4.1 or 7.2.9, or ensure you are using a version above 7.2.8.

  • Who is affected by FG-IR-24-216?

    FG-IR-24-216 affects FortiClient Windows versions 6.4, 7.0, and below 7.2.9.

  • What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-24-216?

    FG-IR-24-216 is a use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability (CWE-321).

  • What can a low-privileged user do to exploit FG-IR-24-216?

    A low-privileged user may exploit FG-IR-24-216 to decrypt interprocess communication by monitoring a named pipe.

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