CVE-2020-15934

Summary

CVE-2020-15934 is an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability affecting FortiClient for Linux versions 6.2.7 and below, as well as version 6.4.0. This vulnerability resides in the VCM engine and enables local users to escalate their privileges to root level. By creating a malicious script or program, attackers can exploit this flaw and gain elevated access to the system, potentially leading to significant security risks. This issue calls for immediate attention from FortiClient Linux users to update their software to mitigate the threat.

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