Version 10.3.6

August 2026

About NetExtender Linux

NetExtender Linux is a transparent software application for Linux users that enables remote users to securely connect to the remote network accessed through a SonicWall appliance. With NetExtender Linux, remote users can securely run any application on the remote network. Users can upload and download files, mount network drives, and access resources as if they were on the local network.

This release supports all the features and contains all the issues resolved in previous NetExtender Linux releases. For more information, see the last release notes on MySonicWall at https://mysonicwall.com.

Compatibility and Installation Notes

• Most popular browsers are supported, but prefers Google Chrome for the real-time graphics display on the Dashboard.
• A MySonicWall account is required.

Supported Platforms

NetExtender Linux Client Versions

The following is a list of NetExtender Linux client versions that are available in this release.

Version	Description
10.3.6	NetExtender for Linux 64-bitTAR.GZ
10.3.6	NetExtender for Linux ARM64-bit TAR.GZ
10.3.6	NetExtender for Linux 64-bit RPM
10.3.6	NetExtender for Linux ARM64-bit RPM
10.3.6	NetExtender for Linux 64-bit DEB
10.3.6	NetExtender for Linux ARM64-bit DEB

Supported Client Platforms

NetExtender Linux 10.3.6 supports computers running the following Linux versions:

• Fedora core 38 and higher.

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 and higher.

• Ubuntu 18.04 and higher.

• Debian 10.3 and higher.

• CentOS 9.0 and higher.

Always on VPN and SND feature is not available with NetExtender Linux.

Supported SonicWall Appliances

SonicWall appliances receive NetExtender Linux connections from remote clients. The following appliances are supported:

• SonicWall firewalls running SonicOS 8 firmware versions, including the following platforms:
  • TZ80, TZ280, TZ280P, TZ280W, TZ380, TZ380W, TZ480, TZ580, TZ680, and NSa 2800, NSa 3800, NSa 4800, NSa 5800, and NSa 6800 running SonicOS 8

• SonicWall virtual firewall running SonicOS 8.2.2-8015 firmware version, including the following NSv series platforms:

  • NSv XS, NSv S, NSv M, NSv L

• SonicWall firewalls running SonicOS 7 firmware versions, including the following platforms:
  • TZ270, TZ270W, TZ370, TZ370W, TZ470, and TZ470W running SonicOS 7
  • TZ570, TZ570W, TZZ570P, and TZ670 running SonicOS 7
  • NSa2700, NSa3700, NSa4700, NSa5700, and NSa6700 running SonicOS 7
  • NSv270, NSv470, and NSv870 running SonicOS 7
  • NSsp 10700, NSsp 11700, NSsp 13700, and NSsp 15700 running SonicOS 7
• SonicWall firewalls running SonicOS 6.5.5.2 firmware version, including the TZ,and NSa
  • TZ350, TZ350W
  • NSa 4600, NSa 5600, and NSa 6600
  • NSa 4650, NSa 5650, and NSa 6650

Supported Firewall Firmware Version

NetExtender Linux 10.2.x versions are the only full supported firewall versions at this time. While NetExtender Linux 10.3.x versions are available, they currently have limited support and may not be suitable for all supported firewall versions.

Firewall Firmware Version	NX 10.2.850	NX 10.3.6
SonicOS 6.5.5.2	Supported	Limited Support
SonicOS 7.3.0-7019	Supported	Limited Support
SonicOS 7.3.1-7013	Supported	Limited Support
SonicOS 7.3.2-7008	Supported	Supported
SonicOS 7.3.3-7015	Supported	Supported
SonicOS 8.0.4-8014	Supported	Limited Support
SonicOS 8.1.0-8017	Supported	Limited Support
SonicOS 8.2.0-8009	Supported	Supported
SonicOS 8.2.1-8010	Supported	Supported
SonicOS 8.2.2-8015	Supported	Supported

Supported Firmware SMA Versions

• SMA 100 10.2.2.3

• SMA 100 10.2.2.4

SonicWall recommends using the latest NetExtender Linux with the latest SMA 100 Series firmware for optimal performance.

What's New

Not Applicable.

Resolved Issues

Issue ID	Description
NX-433	SonicWall NetExtender arbitrary file write via path traversal vulnerability.
NX-489	SonicWall NetExtender Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability.

Known Issues

Not Applicable.

Additional Reference

NX-505