#VU55689 Incorrect configuration in SonicWall Analytics - CVE-2021-20032

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55689

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20032

CWE-ID: CWE-16

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SonicWall Analytics
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: SonicWall

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interface security misconfiguration. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to port 9000/TCP and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SonicWall Analytics: before 2.5.2519

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External links
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0018

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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?

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