CVE-2024-45315

Nov. 1, 2024, 4:35 p.m.

5.5
Medium

Description

The Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') vulnerability in SonicWall Connect Tunnel (version 12.4.3.271 and earlier of Windows client) allows users with standard privileges to create arbitrary folders and files, potentially leading to local Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
SonicWall Connect Tunnel (Windows client)
  • ['12.4.3.271 and earlier']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0017

Tags

PSIRT@sonicwall.com
CWE-59
2024-10-11
CVE-2024-45315

CVSS Score

5.5 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Oct. 11, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 1, 2024, 4:35 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

PSIRT@sonicwall.com

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