PT-2024-31568 · Sonicwall · Sonicwall Connect Tunnel

Hashim Jawad · Published 2024-10-10 · Updated 2024-10-16 · CVE-2024-45316

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions SonicWall Connect Tunnel versions 12.4.3.271 and earlier of Windows client

Description The issue allows users with standard privileges to delete arbitrary folders and files, potentially leading to a local privilege escalation attack. This is due to improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'Link Following'.

Recommendations For SonicWall Connect Tunnel versions 12.4.3.271 and earlier of Windows client, update to a version later than 12.4.3.271 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive files and folders to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-45316

ZDI-24-1334

Affected Products

Sonicwall Connect Tunnel

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45316 · Security Note
• https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0017 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1334 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/the_yellow_fall/status/1844560045440434583 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1846430925552603588 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1846068586433204246 · Twitter Post