Fortinet FortiClient on Windows Request improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiClient on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Request Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-40682. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Fortinet FortiClient on Windows (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 - 6.0.10 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.

The weakness was shared 04/11/2023 as FG-IR-22-336. The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-40682 since 09/14/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/14/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-22-336
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-40682 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-40682
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225544

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2023 20:02
Changes: 04/11/2023 20:02 (50)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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