#VU28258 Insecure Temporary File in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2020-9291 

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#VU28258 Insecure Temporary File in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2020-9291

Published: May 26, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28258
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9291
CWE-ID: CWE-377
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to FortiClient for Windows may allow a local user to gain elevated privileges via exhausting the pool of temporary file names combined with a symbolic link attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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