Privilege escalation in Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent



Published: 2020-06-05
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-9292
CWE-ID CWE-428
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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FortiSIEM Windows Agent
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Unquoted Search Path or Element

EUVDB-ID: #VU28750

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9292

CWE-ID: CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the target system. 

The vulnerability exist due to the some services have an unquoted service path. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges via the AoWinAgt executable service path.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM Windows Agent: 3.1.2

External links

http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-021


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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