CVE-2021-20047

Description

SonicWall Global VPN client version 4.10.6 (32-bit and 64-bit) and earlier have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation via a local attacker could result in remote code execution in the target system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory sonicwall.com
Affected: SonicWall SonicWall Global VPN Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0025 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20047?
CVE-2021-20047 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20047?
To fix CVE-2021-20047, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20047 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20047 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20047?
CVE-2021-20047 affects SonicWall SonicWall Global VPN Client.
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