#VU49356 Unquoted search path or element in NetExtender for Windows

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#VU49356 Unquoted search path or element in NetExtender for Windows

Published: January 9, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49356
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
NetExtender for Windows
Software vendor:
SonicWall

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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