CVE-2020-5148
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CVE-2020-5148 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. SonicWall SSO-agent default configuration uses NetAPI to probe the associated IP's in the network, this client probing method allows a potential attacker to capture the password hash of the privileged user and potentially forces the SSO Agent to authenticate allowing an attacker to bypass firewall access controls.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SonicWall SSO-agent default configuration uses NetAPI to probe the associated IP's in the network, this client probing method allows a potential attacker to capture the password hash of the privileged user and potentially forces the SSO Agent to authenticate allowing an attacker to bypass firewall access controls.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sonicwall | Directory Services Connector | < 4.1.19 |
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- Status
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