---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: SonicWALL Global Security Client Privilege Escalation Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA35220 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/35220/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in SonicWALL Global Security Client, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to a design error within the application when opening log files via the system tray icon. This can be exploited to e.g. start a shell with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is reported in version 1.0.0.15. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Grant only trusted users access to affected systems. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: lofi42 ORIGINAL ADVISORY: SEC Consult: https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20090525-2-GSC-privilege-escalation.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------