CVE-2021-42754 (GCVE-0-2021-42754)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-02 18:56 – Updated: 2024-10-25 13:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An improper control of generation of code vulnerability [CWE-94] in FortiClientMacOS versions 7.0.0 and below and 6.4.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to hijack the MacOS camera without the user permission via the malicious dylib file.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-23 13:57 UTC
CWE
- Execute unauthorized code or commands
Assigner
References
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| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-079 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet FortiClientMac |
Affected:
FortiClientMac 7.0.0, 6.4.5, 6.4.4, 6.4.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0
|
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