CVE-2019-7482CWE-121

Stack-based buffer overflow in SonicWall SMA100 allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code in function libSys.so

published December 19, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack-based buffer overflow could let any unauthorized user take control! An attacker could execute arbitrary code without ever logging in. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a backdoor that allows anyone to waltz in and access the kitchen, completely bypassing the front entrance where customers are checked. This is exactly how the SMA100 can be exploited! An attacker could execute any code they desire, potentially leading to complete compromise of the device. This could allow sensitive data to be accessed or manipulated, making the situation absolutely devastating for any network relying on this device.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a backdoor that allows anyone to waltz in and access the kitchen, completely bypassing the front entrance where customers are checked. This is exactly how the SMA100 can be exploited! The vulnerability exists in the libSys.so function, where the buffer overflow allows for arbitrary code execution by unauthenticated users, meaning they don’t need credentials to exploit it.

What to do

An attacker could execute any code they desire, potentially leading to complete compromise of the device. This could allow sensitive data to be accessed or manipulated, making the situation absolutely devastating for any network relying on this device. It's critical to upgrade to at least version 9.0.0.4 of the SMA100 to close this vulnerability. Review your network configurations and ensure you have strict access controls in place to mitigate risk until the update can be applied. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your network today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08817 · 95.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2019-12-19T00:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 00:35Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in SonicWall SMA100 allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code in function libSys.so
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