SB2021111109 - Remote commands execution in PAN-OS



SB2021111109 - Remote commands execution in PAN-OS

Published: November 11, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111109
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3059)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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


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

The vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS management interface when performing dynamic updates. A remote attacker with ability to perform MitM (man-in-the-middle) attack can execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.