CVE-2016-8493 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In FortiClientWindows 5.4.1 and 5.4.2, an attacker may escalate privilege via a FortiClientNamedPipe vulnerability.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	5.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101682Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-16-095Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101682Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-16-095Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8493?

CVE-2016-8493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In FortiClientWindows 5.4.1 and 5.4.2, an attacker may escalate privilege via a FortiClientNamedPipe vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2016-8493?

CVE-2016-8493 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8493?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient.