CVE-2009-1262 json
Format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient 3.0.614, and possibly earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format…
published 2009-04-07 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1261
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 39%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/34524
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0941
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/502602/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
- layereddefense.com /FortiClient02Apr.html
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34343
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/53266
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1021966
vdb-entry
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2009-April/068583.html
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/49633
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/502354/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1262
- NVD CVE-2009-1262
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