FortiClientMac: Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
CVE-2024-35281 is a high-severity improper isolation or compartmentalization vulnerability in FortiClientMac from Fortinet, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected FortiClientMac versions: 7.4.0 through 7.4.2; 7.2.0 through 7.2.8; 7.0.0 through 7.0.14. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Forticlient to 7.2.9 or 7.4.3, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on fortiguard.fortinet.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiClientMac | 7.4.0 through 7.4.2; 7.2.0 through 7.2.8; 7.0.0 through 7.0.14 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiVoiceUCDesktop | 3.0.0 through 3.0.16 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | 7.0.0 up to, but not including, 7.2.9; 7.4.0 up to, but not including, 7.4.3 | 7.2.9, 7.4.3 |
| Fortinet | Fortifone Softclient | 3.0.0 through 3.0.16 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 2.5 | Low | CNA (fortinet.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
An improper isolation or compartmentalization vulnerability [CWE-653] in FortiClientMac version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.8 and below, 7.0 all versions and FortiVoiceUCDesktop 3.0 all versions desktop application may allow an authenticated attacker to inject code via Electron environment variables.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
The product does not properly compartmentalize or isolate functionality, processes, or resources that require different privilege levels, rights, or permissions.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Break up privileges between different modules, objects, or entities. Minimize the interfaces between modules and require strong access control between them.
More Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization vulnerabilities (CWE-653)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in FortiClientMac
- 9.6 Critical severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
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- 7.8 High severity
Recent Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization vulnerabilities
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