CVE-2021-32592

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2021-32592 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unsafe search path vulnerability in FortiClientWindows 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x and FortiClientEMS 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x may allow an attacker to perform a DLL Hijack attack on affected devices via a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unsafe search path vulnerability in FortiClientWindows 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x and FortiClientEMS 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x may allow an attacker to perform a DLL Hijack attack on affected devices via a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.9
FortinetForticlient>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9
FortinetForticlient>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.7
FortinetForticlient7.0.0
FortinetForticlient Enterprise Management Server>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.6
FortinetForticlient Enterprise Management Server>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9
FortinetForticlient Enterprise Management Server>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.7
FortinetForticlient Enterprise Management Server7.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32592?
An unsafe search path vulnerability in FortiClientWindows 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x and FortiClientEMS 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x may allow an attacker to perform a DLL Hijack attack on affected devices via a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path.
How severe is CVE-2021-32592?
CVE-2021-32592 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32592?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST