SB2020091017 - Remote code execution in Palo Alto PAN-OS

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SB2020091017 - Remote code execution in Palo Alto PAN-OS

Published: September 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020091017
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2040)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing requests to the Captive Portal or Multi-Factor Authentication interface. A remote attacker can send specially crafted request to the system, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system bu requires that Captive Portal or Multi-Factor Authentication is enabled.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References