ZDI-22-078: Fortinet FortiClient Network Access Control Uncontrolled Search Path Element Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Fortinet FortiClient Network Access Control. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Network Access Control service. The service loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

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