#VU62774 External Control of File Name or Path in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2021-43066

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#VU62774 External Control of File Name or Path in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2021-43066

Published: May 3, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62774
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-2021-43066
CWE-ID: CWE-73
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 application allows an attacker to control path of the files. A local user can delete or execute files with admin rights via the MSI installer.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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