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CVE-2020-5147 (GCVE-0-2020-5147)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-01-09 00:15 – Updated: 2024-08-04 08:22
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Summary
SonicWall NetExtender Windows client vulnerable to unquoted service path vulnerability, this allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges in the host operating system. This vulnerability impact SonicWall NetExtender Windows client version 10.2.300 and earlier.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
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Vendor Product Version CPE status
SonicWall SonicWall NetExtender Affected: 10.2.300 and earlier
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