#VU104023 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2025-0112

Vulnerability identifier: #VU104023

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0112

CWE-ID: CWE-754

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling. A local user can disable the the agent and perform malicious activities on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cortex XDR Agent for Windows: before 8.3.101-CE, 8.5.1, 8.3.101-CE, 8.3.101-CE

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0112

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.