Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SonicWall NetExtender

CVE-2023-44218

What is CVE-2023-44218?

A vulnerability in the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature allows unauthorized users to gain access to the underlying Windows operating system with SYSTEM level privileges. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation, potentially enabling malicious activities by unauthorized users. Organizations using affected versions of NetExtender should take prompt action to mitigate this risk as detailed in the vendor's advisory.

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