CVE-2021-22127 (GCVE-0-2021-22127)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-04-06 16:00 – Updated: 2024-10-25 13:32
VLAI?
Summary
An improper input validation vulnerability in FortiClient for Linux 6.4.x before 6.4.3, FortiClient for Linux 6.2.x before 6.2.9 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host operating system as root via tricking the user into connecting to a network with a malicious name.
Severity ?
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:X
CWE
  • Execute unauthorized code or commands
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientLinux Affected: FortiClientLinux 6.4.2 and below, FortiClientLinux 6.2.8 and below
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