CVE-2021-44167

Description

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientLinux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-232 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44167?
CVE-2021-44167 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44167?
To fix CVE-2021-44167, 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-2021-44167 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-44167 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-2021-44167?
CVE-2021-44167 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientLinux.
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