CVE-2009-1262

Published: Apr 7, 2009Modified: Apr 23, 2026

7.2

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

Description

Format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient 3.0.614, and possibly earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the VPN connection name.

Affected (1)

Products: Fortinet: Forticlient

Fortinet

1 product

Forticlient

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Fortinet Forticlient	Version 3.0.614

Related CWEs

CWE-134

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

References (20)

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2009-April/068583.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://osvdb.org/53266

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://secunia.com/advisories/34524

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.layereddefense.com/FortiClient02Apr.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502354/100/0/threaded

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502602/100/0/threaded

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34343

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021966

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0941

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49633

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2009-April/068583.html