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CVE-2021-20045: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )

A buffer overflow vulnerability in SMA100 sonicfiles RAC_COPY_TO (RacNumber 36) method allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially execute code as the 'nobody' user in the appliance. This vulnerability affected SMA 200, 210, 400, 410 and 500v appliances.

Credit: PSIRT@sonicwall.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware
SonicWall SMA 210=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 210=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 210 Firmware
SonicWall SMA 410=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 410=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 410
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-20045?

    CVE-2021-20045 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SMA100 sonicfiles RAC_COPY_TO (RacNumber 36) method.

  • How does CVE-2021-20045 affect Sonicwall SMA appliances?

    CVE-2021-20045 affects SMA 200, 210, 400, 410, and 500v appliances.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-20045?

    CVE-2021-20045 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • How can CVE-2021-20045 be exploited?

    CVE-2021-20045 can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially execute code as the 'nobody' user in the appliance.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20045?

    More information about CVE-2021-20045 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0026)

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