CVE-2008-0779 json
The fortimon.sys device driver in Fortinet FortiClient Host Security 3.0 MR5 Patch 3 and earlier does not properly initialize its DeviceExt…
published 2008-02-14 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0789
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 35%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The fortimon.sys device driver in Fortinet FortiClient Host Security 3.0 MR5 Patch 3 and earlier does not properly initialize its DeviceExtension, which allows local users to access kernel memory and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
Exploit prediction
0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% 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
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0541/references
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/28975
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/40512
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019415
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27776
vdb-entry
- reversemode.com /index.php?option=com_mamblog&Itemid=15&task=show&action=view&id=47&Itemid=15
- kc.forticare.com /default.asp?id=3618
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/488071/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3660
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0779
- NVD CVE-2008-0779
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