CVE-2024-50570

Summary

CVE-2024-50570 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting FortiClientWindows and FortiClientLinux versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13. This issue, classified as a Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability (CWE-312), allows local authenticated users to retrieve VPN passwords by accessing memory dumps. The vulnerability arises due to JavaScript's garbage collector not adequately protecting sensitive information, potentially exposing it to unauthorized users. Users are urged to update their FortiClient software to mitigate this risk.

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