CVE-2024-40592
HighWhat is CVE-2024-40592?
An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a local authenticated attacker to swap the installer with a malicious package via a race condition during the installation process.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS 3.1Requires local access — attacker must be logged in or have physical access to the device.
Exploit requires specific conditions, timing, or configuration to succeed.
Basic user account required (e.g. standard login without admin rights).
Victim must take an action (e.g. click a link, open a file) for the exploit to succeed.
Exploiting the vulnerability can affect other components beyond the vulnerable one.
Complete loss of confidentiality. All data on the component may be exposed.
Complete loss of integrity. Attacker can modify any file or data on the component.
Complete denial of service. The component becomes fully unavailable.
Known Affected Devices
FAQ
CVE-2024-40592 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10, rated as High. This is a high severity vulnerability and should be patched as soon as possible.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) rates vulnerability severity from 0.0 to 10.0. CVE-2024-40592 scores 7.5/10 (High). Scores 9.0–10.0 are Critical, 7.0–8.9 are High, 4.0–6.9 are Medium, and below 4.0 are Low.
The list of devices confirmed to be affected by CVE-2024-40592 is shown in the "Affected Devices" section above. Check your firmware version against the vendor security advisory and apply the latest patch.
Apply the latest firmware or software update from the vendor. Check the References section above for official advisories and patch notes. If no patch is available, consider disabling the affected feature or isolating the device from untrusted networks.