Vulnerability identifier: #VU23777
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-923
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 the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of communications to Log Forwarding Card (LFC) on
PA-7000 Series devices with second-generation Switch Management Card
(SMC). A remote attacker with network access to the LFC can gain perform a spoofing attack and gain root privileges on the device.
Mitigation
The vulnerability affects PAn-OS on PA-7080 and PA-7050 devices with an LFC installed and configured.
To resolve the vulnerability, update PAN-OS to version 9.0.5-h3.
Vulnerable software versions
Palo Alto PAN-OS: 9.0.0 - 9.0.5
External links
http://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/203
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.