Fortinet FortiClient for macOS CVE-2019-15704 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Fortinet FortiClient for macOS is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information; this may lead to further attacks. Versions prior to FortiClient for macOS 6.0.8 and 6.2.1 are vulnerable.

Technologies Affected

• Fortinet FortiClient 5.4.0
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.4.1
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.4.2
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.4.3
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.4.4
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.6
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.6.0
• Fortinet FortiClient 5.6.1
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.1
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.2
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.3
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.4
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.5
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.6
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.0.7
• Fortinet FortiClient 6.2.0

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
Restrict local access to trusted and accountable individuals only.

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
To reduce the impact of latent vulnerabilities, always run nonadministrative software as an unprivileged user with minimal access rights.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.