Vulnerability identifier: #VU9652

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14184

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper storage of encrypted VPN authentication credentials. A local user can retrieve VPN users credentials from the binary file.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.6.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 5.6.0

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-214

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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.