Multiple vulnerabilities in SonicWall Global VPN client
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-5145 CVE-2020-5144 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-427 CWE-426 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SonicWall Global VPN client Client/Desktop applications / Encryption software |
| Vendor | SonicWall |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU47951
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5145
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSonicWall Global VPN client: 4.0.0 - 4.10.4.0314
External linkshttp://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0021
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU47950
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5144
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSonicWall Global VPN client: 4.0.0 - 4.10.4.0314
External linkshttp://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0020
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
