#VU94365 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2024-5912

 

#VU94365 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2024-5912

Published: July 16, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94365
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5912
CWE-ID: CWE-347
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 the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper file signature check. A local user can bypass the executable blocking capabilities and run untrusted executables on the target device.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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