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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2021-44167

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauth...

Vulnerability Description

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-44167?

CVE-2021-44167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauth...

How severe is CVE-2021-44167?

CVE-2021-44167 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44167?

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