Vulnerability identifier: #VU55689

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20032

CWE-ID: CWE-16

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SonicWall Analytics
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interface security misconfiguration. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to port 9000/TCP and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0018

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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.