SB2020102816 - Multiple vulnerabilities in SonicWall Global VPN client

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SB2020102816 - Multiple vulnerabilities in SonicWall Global VPN client

Published: October 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020102816
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5145)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


2) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5144)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted search path issue. A local user can place a specially crafted file on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References