CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6593: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Aug 31 2013(Updated: )

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.10 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 30088.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6593?

    CVE-2012-6593 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-6593?

    CVE-2012-6593 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions before 3.1.10 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6593?

    To remediate CVE-2012-6593, upgrade your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that is equal to or greater than 3.1.10 or 4.0.4.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-6593?

    CVE-2012-6593 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.

  • When was CVE-2012-6593 disclosed?

    CVE-2012-6593 was disclosed in 2012, highlighting a vulnerability in older versions of PAN-OS.

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