Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in FortiClient (Linux) - CVE-2021-44167
Published: April 7, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61980
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44167
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
FortiClient (Linux)
How to mitigate CVE-2021-44167
Install updates from vendor's website.
FortiClient (Linux) - addressed in versions 6.4.8, 7.0.3