CVE-2023-41840
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-41840 is a vulnerability that affects Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.0.9. It is classified as a untrusted search path vulnerability, which allows an attacker to perform a DLL Hijack attack using a malicious OpenSSL engine library in the search path. The base severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a base score of 7.8 out of 10. The potential danger it poses to an organization is significant, as it has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The exploitability score is 1.8 out of 10, indicating that it can be relatively easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. To remediate the issue, users should update their FortiClientWindows software to the latest version available from Fortinet to ensure that the vulnerability is patched and no longer exploitable.
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