CVE-2024-12802:CVE-2024-12802 is a vulnerability in SonicWALL SSL-VPN that allows attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) by exploiting the separate handling of UPN and SAM account names when integrated with Microsoft Active Directory.

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The SSL-VPN MFA Bypass vulnerability in SonicWALL SSL-VPN arises due to the independent configuration of MFA for UPN and SAM account names when integrated with Microsoft Active Directory. This allows attackers to potentially bypass MFA by exploiting the alternative account name, leading to unauthorized access to the VPN.

Overview

This vulnerability affects SonicWALL SSL-VPN on various platforms including Gen6 NSv, Gen6 Hardware, Gen7 Hardware, Gen7 NSv, and TZ80. Affected versions include 6.5.4.4-44v-21-2457 and older, 6.5.4.15-117n and older, 7.0.1-5161 and older, 7.1.1-7058 and older, 7.1.2-7019, and 8.0.0-8035. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-305 - Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, SonicWall recommends updating to the latest version of SonicOS that addresses the SSL-VPN MFA Bypass issue. Additionally, organizations should review and adjust their MFA configurations to ensure that UPN and SAM account names are handled securely and consistently.

References

Vendor Advisory: SonicWall Advisory CVSS Score: 9.1 (Critical) CISA ADP Vulnrichment: CISA ADP Vulnrichment

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