CVE-2015-7362

7.8 HIGH

Published: January 08, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Fortinet FortiClient Linux SSLVPN before build 2313, when installed on Linux in a home directory that is world readable and executable, allows local users to gain privileges via the helper/subroc setuid program.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

12th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

fortinet

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