CVE-2020-2020

Summary

An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Cortex XDR Agent allows a local authenticated Windows user to create files in the software's internal program directory that prevents the Cortex XDR Agent from starting. The exceptional condition is persistent and prevents Cortex XDR Agent from starting when the software or machine is restarted. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR Agent 5.0 versions earlier than 5.0.10; Cortex XDR Agent 6.1 versions earlier than 6.1.7; Cortex XDR Agent 7.0 versions earlier than 7.0.3; Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.2.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Palo Alto NetworksCortex XDR Agent7.0 < 7.0.3affected
Palo Alto NetworksCortex XDR Agent7.1 < 7.1.2affected
Palo Alto NetworksCortex XDR Agent5.0 < 5.0.10affected
Palo Alto NetworksCortex XDR Agent6.1 < 6.1.7affected
Palo Alto NetworksCortex XDR Agent7.2.0 < 7.2*unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-755: CWE-755 Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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