CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6592: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Aug 31 2013(Updated: )

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.10 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 31091.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<=3.1.9
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.0
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.1
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.2
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.3
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6592?

    CVE-2012-6592 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6592?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-6592, you should upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 3.1.10 or 4.0.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6592?

    CVE-2012-6592 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions earlier than 3.1.10 and all 4.0.x versions before 4.0.5.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-6592?

    CVE-2012-6592 can be exploited through unspecified vectors that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-6592?

    Yes, a patch is available in PAN-OS versions 3.1.10 and 4.0.5 that addresses the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2012-6592.

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