SB2020111219 - Security restrictions bypass in Palo Alto Network PAN-OS



SB2020111219 - Security restrictions bypass in Palo Alto Network PAN-OS

Published: November 12, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020111219
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1999)

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of exceptional conditions in the PAN-OS signature-based threat detection engine. A remote non-authenticated attacker can communicate with devices in the network in a way that is not analyzed for threats by sending data through specifically crafted TCP packets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.