CVE-2009-1262 Other in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in FortiClient VPN connection names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1262?
CVE-2009-1262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient, published on 7 Apr 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient 3.0.614, and possibly earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the VPN connection name.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1262?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Forticlient.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1262?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1262 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1262 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1262 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2017-14184 Information disclosure in FortiClient SSLVPN Client for Linux
- CVE-2016-8493 Privilege escalation in Fortinet FortiClient
- CVE-2020-15934 Privilege escalation in FortiClientLinux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9pf-5c8c-756m.