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Fortinet FortiClient Lack of configuration file validation (FG-IR-23-345) (macOS)

high Nessus Plugin ID 193077

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Synopsis

remote Mac host is missing one or more security-related updates.

Description

The version of FortiClient installed on the remote host is prior to tested version. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the FG-IR-23-345 advisory.

 - An external control of file name or path vulnerability [CWE-73] in FortiClientMac version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.10 and below installer may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via writing a malicious configuration file in /tmp before starting the installation process. (CVE-2024-31492)

 - An external control of file name or path vulnerability [CWE-73] in FortiClientMac's installer may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via writing a malicious configuration file in /tmp before starting the installation process. (CVE-2023-45588)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to FortiClient version 7.0.11 / 7.2.4 or later.

See Also

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 193077

File Name: macos_forticlient_FG-IR-23-345.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: macosx

Published: 4/9/2024

Updated: 10/28/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-31492

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.2

Temporal Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:fortinet:forticlient

Required KB Items: installed_sw/FortiClient (macOS)

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/9/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/9/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-45588, CVE-2024-31492