Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-428 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
NetExtender for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | SonicWall |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU49356
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: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the NetExtender VPN client for Windows allows usage of an unquoted search path when launching the VPN client. A local user can place a malicious library on the system and execute it with elevated privileges.
Successful vulnerability exploitation may allow an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNetExtender for Windows: 3.5.107 - 10.2.0.300
External linkshttp://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0023
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.