CVE-2018-9193

Description

A researcher has disclosed several vulnerabilities against FortiClient for Windows version 6.0.5 and below, version 5.6.6, the combination of these vulnerabilities can turn into an exploit chain, which allows a user to gain system privileges on Microsoft Windows.

Remediation

Solution:

  • It is advised that all customers update their Vulnerability Scan engine to v2.00027 or later to protect against this vulnerability. In FortiClient -> About -> Engines -> Vulnerability, ensure version is 2.00027 or greater. The engine update will be pushed automatically to all FortiClients. Upgrade to FortiClient 6.0.5.
7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientWindows
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9193?
CVE-2018-9193 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9193?
To fix CVE-2018-9193: It is advised that all customers update their Vulnerability Scan engine to v2.00027 or later to protect against this vulnerability. In FortiClient -> About -> Engines -> Vulnerability, ensure version is 2.00027 or greater. The engine update will be pushed automatically to all FortiClients. Upgrade to FortiClient 6.0.5.
Is CVE-2018-9193 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9193 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9193?
CVE-2018-9193 affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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