CVE-2021-42754

Description

An improper control of generation of code vulnerability [CWE-94] in FortiClientMacOS versions 7.0.0 and below and 6.4.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to hijack the MacOS camera without the user permission via the malicious dylib file.

Category

3.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientMac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-079 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42754?
CVE-2021-42754 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42754?
To fix CVE-2021-42754, 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-2021-42754 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42754 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-2021-42754?
CVE-2021-42754 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientMac.
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