Multiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto PAN-OS
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1979 CVE-2020-1981 CVE-2020-1980 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-134 CWE-78 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Palo Alto PAN-OS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Format string error
EUVDB-ID: #VU26249
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1979
CWE-ID:
CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error in the PAN-OS log daemon (logd) on Panorama. A local user can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPalo Alto PAN-OS: 8.1.0 - 8.1.12
External linkshttp://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1979
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
EUVDB-ID: #VU26251
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1981
CWE-ID: N/A
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a predictable temporary filename issue. A local user can bypass the restricted shell to execute arbitrary commands and gain root access on the PAN-OS hardware or virtual appliance.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPalo Alto PAN-OS: 8.1.0 - 8.1.12
External linkshttp://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1981
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU26250
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1980
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the PAN-OS CLI. A local user can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPalo Alto PAN-OS: 8.1.0 - 8.1.12
External linkshttp://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1980
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
