SB2025051358 - Privilege escalation in FortiClient (macOS) 



SB2025051358 - Privilege escalation in FortiClient (macOS)

Published: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025051358
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-25251)

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in XPC services. A local user can send  specially crafted XPC messages to the affected service and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.