CVE-2020-5145 Other in SonicWall Global VPN Client

High 8.6 Published Updated

Insecure library loading in SonicWall Global VPN Client allows remote code execution on the target system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-5145?

CVE-2020-5145 is a high-severity vulnerability in SonicWall Global VPN Client, published on 28 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

SonicWall Global VPN client version 4.10.4.0314 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution in the target system.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sonicwall Global Vpn Client.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5145?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-5145 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5145 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wc6x-3m7q-96pv.

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