CVE-2020-9295

Description

FortiOS 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00142 and below, FortiOS 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00144 and below and FortiClient 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00137 and below may not immediately detect certain types of malformed or non-standard RAR archives, potentially containing malicious files. Based on the samples provided, FortiClient will detect the malicious files upon trying extraction by real-time scanning and FortiGate will detect the malicious archive if Virus Outbreak Prevention is enabled.

Remediation

Solution:

  • FortiOS 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiOS 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiClient 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiClient 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00243 or later. Workaround for FortiGate: Enable Virus Outbreak Prevention feature.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9295?
CVE-2020-9295 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9295?
To fix CVE-2020-9295: FortiOS 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiOS 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiClient 6.2 running AV engine version 6.00145 or later. FortiClient 6.4 running AV engine version 6.00243 or later. Workaround for FortiGate: Enable Virus Outbreak Prevention feature.
Is CVE-2020-9295 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9295 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-2020-9295?
CVE-2020-9295 affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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