CVE-2024-40592

Description

An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a local authenticated attacker to swap the installer with a malicious package via a race condition during the installation process.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.5 or above

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory fortinet.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientMac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-022 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40592?
CVE-2024-40592 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40592?
To fix CVE-2024-40592: Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.5 or above
Is CVE-2024-40592 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40592 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-2024-40592?
CVE-2024-40592 affects Fortinet FortiClientMac.
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