Vulnerability identifier: #VU81942

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37939

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiClient (macOS)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
FortiClient (Linux)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiClient (macOS): 6.2.0 - 7.2.1

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 7.0.0 - 7.0.9, 6.4.0 - 6.4.10, 7.2.0, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9

FortiClient (Linux): 6.2.0 - 7.2.0

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-235

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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.