Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU77194

Incorrect default permissions in FortiConverter and Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2022-33877

Published: June 13, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77194

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33877

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files within the application's installation folder. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Affected software

FortiConverter
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

How to mitigate CVE-2022-33877

Install updates from vendor's website.

FortiConverter - addressed in versions 6.2.2, 7.0.1
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - addressed in versions 6.4.9, 7.0.7

External References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-229

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