Learn about CVE-2020-5130, a SonicOS SSLVPN LDAP login request vulnerability in SonicWall's SonicOS versions 6.5.4.4-44n and earlier, allowing remote attackers to trigger external service interaction impacting DNS.
SonicOS SSLVPN LDAP login request vulnerability in SonicWall's SonicOS versions 6.5.4.4-44n and earlier allows remote attackers to trigger external service interaction, impacting DNS due to improper request validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-5130
This CVE involves a vulnerability in SonicOS SSLVPN LDAP login request handling, potentially leading to external service interaction.
What is CVE-2020-5130?
The CVE-2020-5130 vulnerability in SonicOS allows remote attackers to exploit the SSLVPN LDAP login request, causing external service interaction, particularly affecting DNS due to inadequate request validation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5130
The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to manipulate the SSLVPN LDAP login request, resulting in external service interaction, impacting DNS services. This affects SonicOS versions 6.5.4.4-44n and earlier.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5130
This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from improper validation of SSLVPN LDAP login requests in SonicOS, allowing attackers to trigger external service interactions, notably affecting DNS.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending malicious SSLVPN LDAP login requests, manipulating the validation process to cause external service interactions, impacting DNS.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-5130 with the following measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of patches and updates provided by SonicWall to address the CVE-2020-5130 vulnerability.