# CVE-2009-1262: Format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient 3.0.614, and possibly earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format s

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-04-07 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502602/100/0/threaded
- http://www.layereddefense.com/FortiClient02Apr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34524
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34343
- http://osvdb.org/53266
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0941
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021966
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2009-April/068583.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49633
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502354/100/0/threaded

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