CVE-2026-70465
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CVE-2026-70465 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer copy without checking size of input ('classic buffer overflow') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.11 may allow an unauthenticated attacker in a position to alter or craft DNS responses to the targeted host to execute arbitrary code via malicious packets.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer copy without checking size of input ('classic buffer overflow') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.11 may allow an unauthenticated attacker in a position to alter or craft DNS responses to the targeted host to execute arbitrary code via malicious packets.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.12 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-156Vendor Advisory, Mitigation
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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