CVE-2023-44218

Summary

CVE-2023-44218 is a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability affecting SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature. The flaw enables unauthorized users to bypass security measures and gain 'SYSTEM' level privileges on the host Windows operating system. This vulnerability can result in serious consequences, as an attacker with elevated access can install programs, view, modify, or delete sensitive information. Organizations utilizing SonicWall NetExtender should apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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