#VU20369 Buffer overflow in Palo Alto PAN-OS


Published: 2019-08-22

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20369

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-2019-1580

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within sshd service. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets to the sshd service, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable 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


External links
http://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/159


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.


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