54804 : SonicWALL Global VPN Client Installation Directory Permission Weakness Local Privilege Escalation
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Timeline

Vendor Informed Date	Disclosure Date
2006-10-25	2009-05-25

Keywords

RampartSvc, SA-20090525-3

Description

SonicWall Global VPN Client contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the RampartSvc is launched with SYSTEM permissions. Unprivileged local users may replace this executable and have it run at a higher privilege level. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
OSVDB: Security Software

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

SonicWALL, Inc.

Global VPN Client

4.0.0.835

References

Bugtraq ID: 35092
Secunia Advisory ID: 35199
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-05/0257.html
Other Advisory URL: https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20090525-3-GVC-privilege-escalation.txt

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