CVE-2015-4077
CVE-2015-4077 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The (1) mdare64_48.sys, (2) mdare32_48.sys, (3) mdare32_52.sys, and (4) mdare64_52.sys drivers in Fortinet FortiClient before 5.2.4 allow local users to read arbitrary kernel memory via a 0x22608C ioctl call.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-4077?
- The (1) mdare64_48.sys, (2) mdare32_48.sys, (3) mdare32_52.sys, and (4) mdare64_52.sys drivers in Fortinet FortiClient before 5.2.4 allow local users to read arbitrary kernel memory via a 0x22608C ioctl call.
- How severe is CVE-2015-4077?
- CVE-2015-4077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2015-4077 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-4077?
- CVE-2015-4077 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-4077?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-4077 published?
- CVE-2015-4077 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/mulitple-vulnerabilities-in-forticlient
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133398/FortiClient-Antivirus-Information-Exposure-Access-Control.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/0
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/forticlient-antivirus-multiple-vulnerabilities
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/mulitple-vulnerabilities-in-forticlient
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536369/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033439
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45149/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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