CVE-2008-0779
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CVE-2008-0779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fortimon.sys device driver in Fortinet FortiClient Host Security 3.0 MR5 Patch 3 and earlier does not properly initialize its DeviceExtension, which allows local users to access kernel memory and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The fortimon.sys device driver in Fortinet FortiClient Host Security 3.0 MR5 Patch 3 and earlier does not properly initialize its DeviceExtension, which allows local users to access kernel memory and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient Host Security | <= 3.0 | Mr5 Patch 3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28975Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0541/referencesVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28975Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0541/referencesVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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