CVE-2016-9682: Command Injection
First published: Wed Feb 22 2017(Updated: )
The SonicWall Secure Remote Access server (version 8.1.0.2-14sv) is vulnerable to two Remote Command Injection vulnerabilities in its web administrative interface. These vulnerabilities occur in the diagnostics CGI (/cgi-bin/diagnostics) component responsible for emailing out information about the state of the system. The application doesn't properly escape the information passed in the 'tsrDeleteRestartedFile' or 'currentTSREmailTo' variables before making a call to system(), allowing for remote command injection. Exploitation of this vulnerability yields shell access to the remote machine under the nobody user account.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SonicWall Secure Remote Access | =8.1.0.2-14sv | |
| =8.1.0.2-14sv |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9682?
CVE-2016-9682 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote command injection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9682?
To fix CVE-2016-9682, update the SonicWall Secure Remote Access server to a version later than 8.1.0.2-14sv that includes security patches.
What components are affected by CVE-2016-9682?
CVE-2016-9682 affects the diagnostics CGI component of the SonicWall Secure Remote Access server.
Can CVE-2016-9682 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9682 can be exploited remotely through the web administrative interface.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9682?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-9682 include unauthorized command execution on the affected server.
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