Vulnerability identifier: #VU61898

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23440

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiEDR
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to uninstall the collector.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded cryptographic AES key in the registration mechanism of FortiEDR collectors. A local user can disable and uninstall the collectors from the end-points within the same deployment.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiEDR: 4.0.0 - 5.0.2

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-018

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.