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CVE-2023-44217 (GCVE-0-2023-44217)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-03 07:54 – Updated: 2024-09-20 18:42
VLAI
Summary
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-20 18:40 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SonicWall NetExtender Affected: 10.2.336 and earlier versions
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sonicwall netextender Affected: 0 , ≤ 10.2.336 (custom)
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Date Public
2023-10-03 07:46
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