Multiple vulnerabilities in FortiClient (Linux)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-44167 CVE-2021-43205 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-732 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiClient (Linux) Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource
EUVDB-ID: #VU61980
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44167
CWE-ID:
CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure handling of symbolic links. A local user can access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiClient (Linux): 6.0.0 - 7.0.2
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-232
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.
2) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU61979
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43205
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker on the local network can gain unauthorized access to confighandler webserver via external binaries
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiClient (Linux): 6.2.0 - 7.0.2
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-226
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
