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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-20037

SonicWall Global VPN Client 4.10.5 installer (32-bit and 64-bit) incorrect default file permission vulnerability leads to privilege escalation which potentially allows command execution in the host op...

Vulnerability Description

SonicWall Global VPN Client 4.10.5 installer (32-bit and 64-bit) incorrect default file permission vulnerability leads to privilege escalation which potentially allows command execution in the host operating system. This vulnerability impacts GVC 4.10.5 installer and earlier.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SonicwallGlobal Vpn Client<= 4.10.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20037?

CVE-2021-20037 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). SonicWall Global VPN Client 4.10.5 installer (32-bit and 64-bit) incorrect default file permission vulnerability leads to privilege escalation which potentially allows command execution in the host op...

How severe is CVE-2021-20037?

CVE-2021-20037 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20037?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sonicwall Global Vpn Client.