CVE-2022-0024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated network-based PAN-OS administrator to upload a specifically created configuration that disrupts system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges when the configuration is committed on both hardware and virtual firewalls. This issue does not impact Panorama appliances or Prisma Access customers. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.23; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.16; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.13; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.10; PAN-OS 10.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.1.5.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS9.1 < 9.1.13affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS10.1 < 10.1.5affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS9.0 < 9.0.16affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS8.1 < 8.1.23affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS10.0 < 10.0.10affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS10.2.0 < 10.2*unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-138: CWE-138 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements

Workarounds

This issue requires the attacker to have authenticated access to the PAN-OS management interface. You can mitigate the impact of this issue by following best practices for securing the PAN-OS management interface. Please review the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices.

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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