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CVE-2023-44217

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2023-44217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality. . EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SonicwallNetextender<= 10.2.336

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44217?
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.
How severe is CVE-2023-44217?
CVE-2023-44217 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44217?
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