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CVE-2020-5131
SonicWall NetExtender Windows client vulnerable to arbitrary file write vulnerability,...
Vulnerability Description
SonicWall NetExtender Windows client vulnerable to arbitrary file write vulnerability, this allows attacker to overwrite a DLL and execute code with the same privilege in the host operating system. This vulnerability impact SonicWall NetExtender Windows client version 9.0.815 and earlier.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
SonicWall NetExtender
Vulnerable Versions:
9.0.815 and earlier
Timeline
Official Publish:
July 17th, 2020
Last Modified:
August 4th, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H