#VU97118 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in FortiClient (iOS) - CVE-2024-35282

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97118

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35282

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiClient (iOS)
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory vulnerability. An attacker with physical access to a jailbroken device to obtain cleartext passwords via keychain dump.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiClient (iOS): 6.0.0 - 7.2.5

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External links
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-139

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.