Headline
CVE-2022-40682: Fortiguard
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.
** PSIRT Advisories**
FortiClient (Windows) - Arbitrary file creation from unprivileged users due to process impersonation
Summary
An incorrect authorization [CWE-863] vulnerability in FortiClient (Windows) may allow a local low privileged attacker to perform arbitrary file creation in the device filesystem.
Affected Products
FortiClientWindows version 7.0.0 through 7.0.7
FortiClientWindows version 6.4.0 through 6.4.9
FortiClientWindows version 6.2.0 through 6.2.9
FortiClientWindows version 6.0.0 through 6.0.10
Solutions
Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.0 or above
Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.8 or above
Acknowledgement
Fortinet is pleased to thank Daniel Hulliger from Armasuisse CYD Campus for reporting this vulnerability under responsible disclosure.
Timeline
2023-03-28: Initial publication