CVE-2019-6692 Other in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
A privileged attacker can execute arbitrary code on FortiClient for Windows by exploiting a malicious DLL preload vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6692?
CVE-2019-6692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient, published on 24 Oct 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A malicious DLL preload vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 6.2.0 and below allows a privileged attacker to perform arbitrary code execution via forging that DLL.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Forticlient.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-6692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3xx-rgww-q3qq.