SB2023102607 - Insecure DLL loading in SonicWall NetExtender for Windows
Published: October 26, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023102607
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44220)
CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner within the start-up DLL component. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.