CVE-2021-20038

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    CVE-2021-20038

    Published: 8 Dec 2021Last Modified: 10 Mar 2026

    Summary:

    Details: 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 affected SMA 200, 210, 400, 410 and 500v appliances firmware 10.2.0.8-37sv, 10.2.1.1-19sv, 10.2.1.2-24sv and earlier versions.

    References: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-20038, , https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0026, https://github.com/jbaines-r7/badblood, https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/01/11/cve-2021-20038-42-sonicwall-sma-100-multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-2/

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    Attack Vector
    Network
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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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