SB2022040712 - Multiple vulnerabilities in FortiClient (Linux)

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SB2022040712 - Multiple vulnerabilities in FortiClient (Linux)

Published: April 7, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022040712
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44167)

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The 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.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43205)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The 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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References