CVE-2015-4173

Name: CVE-2015-4173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-26T19:59:06.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the autorun value in Dell SonicWall NetExtender before 7.5.227 and 8.0.x before 8.0.238, as used in the SRA firmware before 7.5.1.2-40sv and 8.x before 8.0.0.3-23sv, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the autorun value in Dell SonicWall NetExtender before 7.5.227 and 8.0.x before 8.0.238, as used in the SRA firmware before 7.5.1.2-40sv and 8.x before 8.0.0.3-23sv, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.07%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Netextender	< 7.5.227
Sonicwall	Netextender	>= 8.0, < 8.0.238

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133302/Dell-SonicWall-NetExtender-7.5.215-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536303/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.software.dell.com/product-notification/157537Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133302/Dell-SonicWall-NetExtender-7.5.215-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536303/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.software.dell.com/product-notification/157537Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4173?

How severe is CVE-2015-4173?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4173?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST