CVE-2020-9291

Description

An Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in FortiClient for Windows 6.2.1 and below may allow a local user to gain elevated privileges via exhausting the pool of temporary file names combined with a symbolic link attack.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-040 broken link
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-040 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9291?
CVE-2020-9291 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9291?
To fix CVE-2020-9291, 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-2020-9291 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9291 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-2020-9291?
CVE-2020-9291 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClient for Windows.
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