Dell SonicWALL NetExtender up to 7.5.1.1/8.0.0.2 Autorun unquoted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Dell SonicWALL NetExtender up to 7.5.1.1/8.0.0.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Autorun Handler. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-4173. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Dell SonicWALL NetExtender up to 7.5.1.1/8.0.0.2 (Firewall Software). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Autorun Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unquoted search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-428. The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the autorun value in Dell SonicWall NetExtender with firmware before 7.5.1.2 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.

The weakness was disclosed 08/26/2015 as File 133302/Del (Packetstorm). It is possible to read the advisory at packetstormsecurity.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-4173 since 06/03/2015. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574.009 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 7.5.1.2 or 8.0.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (105988). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Unquoted search path
CWE: CWE-428 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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OpenVAS ID: 103317
OpenVAS Name: Dell SonicWall NetExtender Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SonicWALL NetExtender 7.5.1.2/8.0.0.3

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06/03/2015 🔍
08/26/2015 +84 days 🔍
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08/27/2015 +1 days 🔍
06/13/2022 +2482 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: File 133302/Del
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-4173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77447
X-Force: 105988 - Dell SonicWall NetExtender privilege escalation
SecurityTracker: 1033417

Entryinfo

Created: 08/27/2015 11:15
Updated: 06/13/2022 14:29
Changes: 08/27/2015 11:15 (52), 11/20/2017 12:15 (6), 06/13/2022 14:29 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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