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High [CVE-2026-70465] Heap overflow in kernel driver due to missing size validation

This high-severity Fortinet advisory covers CVE-2026-70465.

FG-IR-26-156 Published Aug 12, 2026Updated by vendor Aug 12, 2026
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Summary

CVSSv3 Score:

7.3

A buffer copy without checking size of input vulnerability [CWE-120] in FortiClient Windows may allow an unauthenticated attacker in a position to alter or craft DNS responses to the targeted host to execute arbitrary code via malicious packets.

Revised on 2026-08-12 00:00:00

Affected versions
  • FortiClientWindows 7.4: 7.4.0 through 7.4.3
  • FortiClientWindows 7.2: 7.2.0 through 7.2.11

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 hours ago·verify at source

Fixed versions
  • FortiClientWindows 7.4: 7.4.4
  • FortiClientWindows 7.2: 7.2.12

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 hours ago·verify at source

Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • Upgrade per the Affected/Solution table: FortiClientWindows 7.4: 7.4.4; FortiClientWindows 7.2: 7.2.12.
Temporary workarounds
  • Disable application based filtering in FortiClient EMS VPN configuration:
  • FortiClient EMS > Remote Access Profile > VPN Tunnel > "Toggle" Application Based

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 2 hours ago·verify at source

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