CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-7362

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Fortinet FortiClient for Linux before build 2313, when installed in a home directory that is world readable and executable, allows local users to gain privileges via the helper/subroc setuid program.

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update FortiClient to version 2313 or later and to restrict permissions on the home directory to prevent world access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Fortinet FortiClient Linux SSLVPN before build 2313, when installed on Linux in a home directory that is world readable and executable, allows local users to gain privileges via the helper/subroc setuid program.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS