UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2007-12-07

CVE-2007-6273

sonicwall global_vpn_client Security Advisory (CVE-2007-6273)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-6273 impacting sonicwall global_vpn_client. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the configuration file in SonicWALL GLobal VPN Client 3.1.556 and 4.0.0.810 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) Hostname tag or the (2) name attribute in the Connection tag. NOTE: there might not be any realistic circumstances in which this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sonicwall / global_vpn_client
Affected Versions 3.1.556
Weakness Enumeration CWE-134

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-6273 impacting sonicwall global_vpn_client.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-6273.yaml
id: cve-2007-6273

info:
  name: sonicwall global_vpn_client - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-6273 affecting sonicwall global_vpn_client.
    Evaluation: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the configuration file in SonicWALL GLobal VPN Client 3.1.556 and 4.0.0.810 allow user-assisted remote attac...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-6273
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2007-6273
    cwe-id: CWE-134
  tags: cve,cve-2007-6273,sonicwall,global_vpn_client,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "global_vpn_client"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-6273.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-6273
# Target: sonicwall global_vpn_client | CVSS: 9.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-6273 (sonicwall global_vpn_client)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sonicwall global_vpn_client scope (3.1.556).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-6273.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-6273
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install global_vpn_client 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade global_vpn_client 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update global_vpn_client

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i global_vpn_client 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i global_vpn_client

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-6273 in sonicwall global_vpn_client?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sonicwall global_vpn_client packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-6273?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-6273?

CVE-2007-6273 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-6273
Weakness CWE-134
Vendor sonicwall
Product global_vpn_client
Published 2007-12-07
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C