CVE-2023-44218
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CVE-2023-44218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw within the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature enables an unauthorized user to gain access to the host Windows operating system with 'SYSTEM' level privileges, leading to a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability. . EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw within the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature enables an unauthorized user to gain access to the host Windows operating system with 'SYSTEM' level privileges, leading to a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sonicwall | Netextender | <= 10.2.336 |
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Timeline
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