CVE-2021-44169 Information

Description

A improper initialization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) version 6.0.10 and below version 6.2.9 and below version 6.4.7 and below version 7.0.3 and below allows attacker to gain administrative privileges via placing a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer’s directory.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-238

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

CHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

8.8