SB2023112008 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows)

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41840)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can perform a DLL Hijack attack via a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path.

2) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33304)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A local administrator can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-274
• https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-108