CVE-2018-9867 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-9867 affecting SonicWall SonicOS and SonicOSv versions, allowing unauthorized administrators to download imported certificates. Find mitigation steps and patching details.
SonicWall SonicOS and SonicOSv versions are affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthorized administrators to download imported certificates. This CVE was published on February 19, 2019.
Understanding CVE-2018-9867
This CVE impacts SonicWall's SonicOS and SonicOSv products, potentially exposing systems to unauthorized certificate downloads.
What is CVE-2018-9867?
The vulnerability in SonicWall SonicOS allows administrators without full permissions to download imported certificates, posing a security risk.
The Impact of CVE-2018-9867
Unauthorized administrators not part of the SonicWall Administrators user group can exploit this flaw, compromising system security.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-9867
This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability affecting SonicOS and SonicOSv.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw arises when administrators lacking full permissions attempt to download imported certificates, affecting various versions of SonicOS and SonicOSv.
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 administrators exploit the vulnerability by attempting to download imported certificates without full permissions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-9867 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update SonicOS and SonicOSv to patched versions immediately
- Restrict access to certificate downloads to authorized administrators only
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update user permissions and access levels
- Conduct security training for administrators on proper authorization practices
Patching and Updates
- Apply the latest patches and updates provided by SonicWall to address the vulnerability