#VU81297 Improper Authentication in NetExtender for Windows - CVE-2023-44218 

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#VU81297 Improper Authentication in NetExtender for Windows - CVE-2023-44218

Published: September 30, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81297
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44218
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
NetExtender for Windows
Software vendor:
SonicWall

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in NetExtender Pre-Logon feature. A remote attacker on the local network can gain access to the host Windows operating system with SYSTEM level privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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