Dell SonicWALL GMS Virtual Appliance Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Dell SonicWALL GMS Virtual Appliance. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the GMS ViewPoint (GMSVP) web application. The issue lies in the handling of configuration input due to a failure to safely sanitize user data before executing a command. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges on the underlying operating system.
Additional Details
SonicWALL has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.mysonicwall.com/firmware/downloadcenter.aspx
Hotfix 168056
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-07-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2016-02-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
kernelsmith - Zero Day Initiative
