Vulnerability identifier: #VU59543

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0012

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a symbolic link to critical files on the system and delete them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cortex XDR Agent for Windows: 7.3 - 7.3.1, 6.1 - 6.1.8, 7.2 - 7.2.3, 5.0.0 - 5.0.11, 7.1.0 - 7.1.2, 7.0.0 - 7.0.3

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012

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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.