FortiClient Windows DoS before 7.0.8 via named pipe
CVE-2022-40681 Published on November 14, 2023
A incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 - 6.0.10 allows an attacker to cause denial of service via sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-40681 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2022-40681 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-40681
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientWindows:- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.7 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.8 is affected.
- Version 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9 is affected.
- Version 6.0.0, <= 6.0.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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