Insecure DLL loading in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2021-3042

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Insecure DLL loading in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2021-3042

Published: July 15, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54881
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3042
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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