Remote denial of service in SonicWall SonicOS



| Updated: 2024-09-10
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-40766
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 SonicOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SonicWall

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU96464

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40766

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SonicOS: before 5.9.2.14-13o

CPE2.3 External links

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0015


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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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