#VU61981 Improper Initialization in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2021-44169 

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#VU61981 Improper Initialization in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2021-44169

Published: April 7, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61981
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-2021-44169
CWE-ID: CWE-665
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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization. A local user can place a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer's directory and execute it with administrative privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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