CVE-2008-0779

Description

The fortimon.sys device driver in Fortinet FortiClient Host Security 3.0 MR5 Patch 3 and earlier does not properly initialize its DeviceExtension, which allows local users to access kernel memory and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40512 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0541/references vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019415 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27776 vdb entry
http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_mamblog&Itemid=15&task=show&action=view&id=47&Itemid=15
http://kc.forticare.com/default.asp?id=3618
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488071/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3660 third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28975 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0779?
CVE-2008-0779 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0779?
To fix CVE-2008-0779, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0779 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-0779 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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