CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-8493

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In FortiClientWindows versions 5.4.1 and 5.4.2, there is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges via a FortiClientNamedPipe flaw.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious threat to the organization's security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update FortiClientWindows to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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

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