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title: Tech Tips - September 2024 - SonicWall Security Alert - Critical
description: This post educates about a critical vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls.
---

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# [Tech Tips - September 2024 - SonicWall Security Alert - Critical](https://theepochteam.com/tech-tips/sept-2024-sonicwall)

 Written by [Patricia Bradley](https://theepochteam.com/tech-tips/author/patricia-bradley) | Sep 20, 2024 9:08:40 PM

# SonicWall Security Alert: Critical Vulnerability

## (CVE-2024-40766)

 

## What You Need to Know

A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) has been identified in SonicWall firewalls.

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to your network or crash your firewall.

SonicWall believes attackers are actively exploiting this vulnerability.

 

## Affected Devices

Patch Immediately: Download and apply the latest patch from mysonicwall.com.

Check End-of-Support Status: Ensure your device is not past its End-of-Support (EOS) date. Devices past EOS may not receive security updates.

 

## Additional Information:

For more information, including the SonicWall Security Notice and the Product Lifecycle Table, visit [www.sonicwall.com](http://www.sonicwall.com).

 

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