CVE-2019-7475 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been discovered in the management system of SonicWall SonicOS and SonicOSv, allowing unauthorized access to advanced routing services for unprivileged users across various affected versions.

Understanding CVE-2019-7475

What is CVE-2019-7475?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in SonicWall SonicOS and SonicOSv that enables unprivileged users to access advanced routing services.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7475

This vulnerability affects multiple versions of SonicOS and SonicOSv, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical routing services.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7475

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in SonicWall SonicOS and SonicOSv with management enabled systems allows unprivileged users to access advanced routing services.

Affected Systems and Versions

SonicOS Gen 5 versions 5.9.1.10 and earlier, Gen 6 versions 6.2.7.3, 6.5.1.3, 6.5.2.2, 6.5.3.1, 6.2.7.8, 6.4.0.0, 6.5.1.8, 6.0.5.3-86o
SonicOSv versions 6.5.0.2-8v_RC363 (VMWARE), 6.5.0.2.8v_RC367 (AZURE), 6.5.0.2.8v_RC368 (AWS), 6.5.0.2.8v_RC366 (HYPER_V)

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to advanced routing services on affected SonicWall systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by SonicWall promptly
Restrict access to vulnerable systems
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware
Implement strong access controls and user permissions

Patching and Updates

SonicWall has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches.