FortiClient and EMS
CVE-2024-50564: Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in FortiClientWindows
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, 7.2.x all versions, 7.0.x all versions, and 6.4.x all versions may allow a low-privileged user to decrypt interprocess communication via monitoring named piped.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiClientWindows 7.4 | 7.4.1 or later |
| FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 to 7.2.7 | Upgrade past 7.2.7; see the advisory |
| FortiClientWindows 7.0.0 to 7.0.14 | Upgrade past 7.0.14; see the advisory |
| FortiClientWindows 6.4.0 to 6.4.10 | Upgrade past 6.4.10; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, 7.2.x all versions, 7.0.x all versions, and 6.4.x all versions may allow a low-privileged user to decrypt interprocess communication via monitoring named piped.
Sources
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