QID 730490

Date Published: 2022-05-12

QID 730490: Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability (PAN-177551)

PAN OS is the software that runs all Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated network-based PAN-OS administrator to upload a specifically created configuration that disrupts system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges when the configuration is committed on both hardware and virtual firewalls.

Affected Versions:
PAN-OS 10.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.1.5
PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.10
PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.13
PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.16
PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.23


QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):

This QID looks for the vulnerable version of PAN-OS

A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated network-based PAN-OS administrator to upload a specifically created configuration that disrupts system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges when the configuration is committed on both hardware and virtual firewalls.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution

    Refer to PAN-177551 for more information about patching this vulnerability.



    Workaround:
    This issue requires the attacker to have authenticated access to the PAN-OS management interface. You can mitigate the impact of this issue by following best practices for securing the PAN-OS management interface. Please review the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 730490

    CVE-2022-0024 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    PAN-177551 URL Logo security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0024
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