CVE-2022-40681

Description

A incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 - 6.0.10 allows an attacker to cause denial of service via sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 6.4.9 or above

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-299 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40681?
CVE-2022-40681 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40681?
To fix CVE-2022-40681: Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 6.4.9 or above
Is CVE-2022-40681 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40681 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-2022-40681?
CVE-2022-40681 affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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