CVE-2019-17650

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability in one of FortiClient for Mac OS root processes, may allow a local user of the system on which FortiClient is running to execute unauthorized code as root by bypassing a security check.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiClient for Mac OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-210 vendor advisory
https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/forticlient_mac

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17650?
CVE-2019-17650 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17650?
To fix CVE-2019-17650, 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-2019-17650 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-17650 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-2019-17650?
CVE-2019-17650 affects Fortinet FortiClient for Mac OS.
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