CVE-2021-22127
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CVE-2021-22127 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper input validation vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux 6.4.x before 6.4.3, FortiClient for Linux 6.2.x before 6.2.9 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host operating system as root via tricking the user into connecting to a network with a malicious name.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux 6.4.x before 6.4.3, FortiClient for Linux 6.2.x before 6.2.9 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host operating system as root via tricking the user into connecting to a network with a malicious name.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | < 6.2.9 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.3 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-241Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-241Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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