CVE-2021-44167
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CVE-2021-44167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.8 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.7 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-232Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-232Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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