#VU83265 Untrusted search path in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2023-41840

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#VU83265 Untrusted search path in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2023-41840

Published: November 20, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83265
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-2023-41840
CWE-ID: CWE-426
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 compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can perform a DLL Hijack attack via a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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