#VU101256 Stack-based buffer overflow in SMA 100 - CVE-2024-45318

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101256

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45318

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SMA 100
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: SonicWall

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the SSL-VPN web management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted data to the management interface, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SMA 100: 10.2.1.0-17sv, 10.2.1.1-19sv - 10.2.1.13-72sv, 10.2.1.2-24sv, 10.2.1.3-27sv, 10.2.1.4-31sv, 10.2.1.5-34sv, 10.2.1.6-37sv, 10.2.1.7, 10.2.1.8, 10.2.1.9

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External links
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0018

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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.