FortiClient VPN Bug Drama: From Low-Priv Rogue to High-Priv Hero!
Fortinet’s FortiClient bug, CVE-2024-47574, lets low-privilege users escalate privileges and execute code. Fixed in version 7.4.1, it could previously allow hackers to, among other things, delete log files and hijack systems. Remember, a VPN should protect your data, not serve it up on a silver platter!
Hot Take:
It seems like Fortinet got caught with its digital pants down, but don’t worry, they’ve patched up just in time to avoid a major wardrobe malfunction. Now, if only they could patch our 2024 resolutions as effectively. Remember, folks, in the world of cyber, privilege escalation is just a fancy way of saying “Your computer’s got a Napoleon complex.”
Key Points:
– A high-severity bug in Fortinet’s FortiClient VPN, CVE-2024-47574, allows privilege escalation and potential system takeover.
– Affected versions include FortiClient Windows version 7.4.0, 7.2.4 through 7.2.0, 7.0.12 through 7.0.0, and 6.4.10 through 6.4.0.
– Fortinet has patched this bug, encouraging users to upgrade to the latest version.
– A second, related flaw, CVE-2024-50564, involves altering SYSTEM-level registry keys.
– Neither flaw has been exploited in the wild, and the latest version, FortiClient 7.4.1, addresses these issues.