Vulnerability identifier: #VU20368

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1581

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation when processing messages. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted message to the device and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 9.0.0 - 9.0.3, 8.1.0 - 8.1.9, 8.0.0 - 8.0.19, 7.1.0 - 7.1.24

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External links
http://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/160

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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