CVE-2023-41840

Summary

CVE-2023-41840 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.0.9. This issue permits an attacker to execute a DLL hijack attack by introducing a malicious OpenSSL engine library into the untrusted search path of the application. The vulnerability arises due to the FortiClientWindows software failing to properly validate and verify the library in question, leading to potential code injection and privilege escalation. Successful exploitation of this weakness could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to affected systems and networks, potentially resulting in data breaches or further system compromise. Users are encouraged to update their FortiClientWindows software to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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