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GSD-2021-20037

Vulnerability from gsd - Updated: 2023-12-13 01:23
Details
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.
Aliases
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