Remote code execution in Palo Alto PAN-OS
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-1579 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Palo Alto PAN-OS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU19306
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1579
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in GlobalProtect portal and GlobalProtect Gateway interfaces. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected device and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPalo Alto PAN-OS: 7.1.0 - 8.1.2
External linkshttp://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/158
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
