Vulnerability identifier: #VU26251

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1981

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a predictable temporary filename issue. A local user can bypass the restricted shell to execute arbitrary commands and gain root access on the PAN-OS hardware or virtual appliance.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 8.1.0 - 8.1.12

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1981

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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.