SB2023061324 - Privilege escalation in FortiClient and FortiConverter on Windows 



SB2023061324 - Privilege escalation in FortiClient and FortiConverter on Windows

Published: June 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023061324
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33877)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files within the application's installation folder. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.