Stack-based buffer overflow in SonicWall NetExtender for Windows
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-22281 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
NetExtender for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | SonicWall |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU62855
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22281
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNetExtender for Windows: 10.2.322
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:netextender_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:netextender_for_windows:10.2.322:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0008
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.
