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CVE-2018-9191 is a security vulnerability discovered in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows. Specifically, this vulnerability affects version 6.0.4 and earlier. The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue that allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands. This is achieved via the named pipe that is responsible for Forticlient updates. The vulnerability was made public on December 22, 2018, and the details were updated on May 30, 2019.
Overview
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows version 6.0.4 and earlier are affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via the named pipe responsible for Forticlient updates. The vulnerability was assigned the ID CVE-2018-9191 by Fortinet.
Remediation
Users of Fortinet FortiClient for Windows are advised to update their software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. As of the time of writing, no specific patch or workaround has been provided by Fortinet. It is always good practice to keep all software up to date to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
References
More information about this vulnerability can be found in the following resources:
- Fortinet Advisory: https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-108
- CVE Record: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-9191
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
