#VU61980 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in FortiClient (Linux) - CVE-2021-44167

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#VU61980 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in FortiClient (Linux) - CVE-2021-44167

Published: April 7, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61980
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44167
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiClient (Linux)
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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