CVE-2009-1262

Description

Format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient 3.0.614, and possibly earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the VPN connection name.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502602/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.layereddefense.com/FortiClient02Apr.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/34524 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34343 vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/53266 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0941 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021966 vdb entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2009-April/068583.html mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49633 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502354/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1262?
CVE-2009-1262 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1262?
To fix CVE-2009-1262, 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-2009-1262 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-1262 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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