#VU100462 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2024-47574

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100462

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47574

CWE-ID: CWE-288

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication when handling named pipes. A local user can execute arbitrary code with high privilege via spoofed named pipe messages.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 7.0.0 - 7.0.12, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4, 7.4.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-199

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.