Vulnerability identifier: #VU58105
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
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 in the PAN-OS firewall configurations with a GlobalProtect portal or gateway enabled. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the system, 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: 8.1 - 8.1.16
External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3064
http://www.randori.com/blog/cve-2021-3064/
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.