Buffer overflow in Sonicwall Sma100

CVE-2021-20038

A Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in SMA100 Apache httpd server's mod_cgi module environment variables allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially execute code as a 'nobody' user in the appliance. This vulnerability a…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.943 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Sonicwall Sma100 — versions 10.2.0.8-37sv and earlier, 10.2.1.1-19sv and earlier, 10.2.1.2-24sv and earlier

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Known ransomware campaign use: yes.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20038?
CVE-2021-20038 is a vulnerability in Sonicwall Sma100, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. Published 2021-12-08.
Is CVE-2021-20038 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-20038 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-01-28), indicating it is being actively exploited. 29 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.