Vulnerability identifier: #VU48910
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local user with the ability to write files into the Windows root directory (such as "C:\") can place a specially crafted .dll file in the folder and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Mitigation
Install content update 150 from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows: 7.2.0, 7.1.0 - 7.1.2
External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2049
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.