Vulnerability identifier: #VU39469

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5583

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The Management Web Interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.16, 7.0.x before 7.0.13, and 7.1.x before 7.1.8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 7.0.1 - 7.0.12, 7.1.0 - 7.1.7

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96370
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037890
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-5583

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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