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CVE-2021-20038 Detail

Description

A Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in SMA100 Apache httpd server's mod_cgi module environment variables allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially execute code as a 'nobody' user in the appliance. This vulnerability affected SMA 200, 210, 400, 410 and 500v appliances firmware 10.2.0.8-37sv, 10.2.1.1-19sv, 10.2.1.2-24sv and earlier versions.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://github.com/jbaines-r7/badblood Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/jbaines-r7/badblood Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0026 Vendor Advisory 
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0026 Vendor Advisory 
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/01/11/cve-2021-20038-42-sonicwall-sma-100-multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-2/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/01/11/cve-2021-20038-42-sonicwall-sma-100-multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-2/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
SonicWall SMA 100 Appliances Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability 01/28/2022 02/11/2022 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow SonicWALL, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-20038
NVD Published Date:
12/08/2021
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
SonicWALL, Inc.