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CVE-2021-42754

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2021-42754 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper control of generation of code vulnerability [CWE-94] in FortiClientMacOS versions 7.0.0 and below and 6.4.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to hijack the MacOS camera without the user permission via the malicious dylib file.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper control of generation of code vulnerability [CWE-94] in FortiClientMacOS versions 7.0.0 and below and 6.4.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to hijack the MacOS camera without the user permission via the malicious dylib file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.41%

33.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.5
FortinetForticlient7.0.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42754?
An improper control of generation of code vulnerability [CWE-94] in FortiClientMacOS versions 7.0.0 and below and 6.4.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to hijack the MacOS camera without the user permission via the malicious dylib file.
How severe is CVE-2021-42754?
CVE-2021-42754 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42754?
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