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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2024-40592

An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a ...

Vulnerability Description

An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a local authenticated attacker to swap the installer with a malicious package via a race condition during the installation process.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient>= 6.4.0, < 7.2.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-347

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40592?

CVE-2024-40592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a ...

How severe is CVE-2024-40592?

CVE-2024-40592 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40592?

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