First published: Wed Feb 17 2016(Updated: )
The GMS ViewPoint (GMSVP) web application in Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to configuration input.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
SonicWALL Analyzer | =7.2 | |
SonicWALL Analyzer | =8.0 | |
SonicWALL Analyzer | =8.1 | |
SonicWALL Global Management System | =7.2 | |
SonicWALL Global Management System | =8.0 | |
SonicWALL Global Management System | =8.1 | |
Sonicwall Uma Em5000 Firmware | =7.2 | |
Sonicwall Uma Em5000 Firmware | =8.0 | |
Sonicwall Uma Em5000 Firmware | =8.1 | |
Sonicwall Uma Em5000 |
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CVE-2016-2396 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.
To fix CVE-2016-2396, update your Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, or UMA EM5000 to the patched versions above Hotfix 168056.
CVE-2016-2396 affects users running Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 versions 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056.
Attackers exploiting CVE-2016-2396 can execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems, which could lead to further system compromise.
Yes, CVE-2016-2396 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users, making it particularly concerning for system security.