Vulnerability identifier: #VU82435

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44219

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Directory Services Connector
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SonicWall

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the recovery feature, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Directory Services Connector: 4.1.0 - 4.1.21

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External links
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0016

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.