Vulnerability identifier: #VU9663

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15942

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw in the management interface. A remote attacker can cause the target management interface to become unavailable.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
Update to version 6.1.19, 7.0.19, 7.1.13, 8.0.6.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 6.1.0 - 6.1.18, 7.0.0 - 7.0.18, 7.1.0 - 7.1.12, 8.0.0 - 8.0.5

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External links
http://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/96

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Q & A

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.