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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 delete arbitrary folders and files, potentially leading to local privilege escalation attack.

PUBLISHED Reserved 2024-08-26 | Published 2024-10-11 | Updated 2024-10-11 | Assigner sonicwall

Problem types

CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Product status

Default status
unknown

12.4.3.271 and earlier versions
affected

Credits

Hashim Jawad (@ihack4falafel) through Trend Micro (Zero Day Initiative) finder

References

psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0017 vendor-advisory

cve.org (CVE-2024-45316)

nvd.nist.gov (CVE-2024-45316)

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