CVE-2021-20037 (GCVE-0-2021-20037)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-21 08:50 – Updated: 2024-08-03 17:30
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Summary
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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Assigner
sonicwall CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard D 54/100 over 28 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SonicWall SonicWall Global VPN Client Affected: Global VPN Client 4.10.5 and earlier
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