CVE-2024-40586

Description

An Improper Access Control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiClient Windows version 7.4.0, version 7.2.6 and below, version 7.0.13 and below may allow a local user to escalate his privileges via FortiSSLVPNd service pipe.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.14 or above

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory fortinet.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-279 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40586?
CVE-2024-40586 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40586?
To fix CVE-2024-40586: Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.14 or above
Is CVE-2024-40586 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40586 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-2024-40586?
CVE-2024-40586 affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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