CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2012-6594: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Aug 31 2013(Updated: )

The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.11, 4.0.x before 4.0.8, and 4.1.x before 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 34299.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<=3.1.10
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
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.5
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.6
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.0.7
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6594?

    CVE-2012-6594 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6594?

    To fix CVE-2012-6594, upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 3.1.11, 4.0.8, or 4.1.1 or later.

  • What versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2012-6594?

    PAN-OS versions prior to 3.1.11, 4.0.x before 4.0.8, and 4.1.x before 4.1.1 are affected by CVE-2012-6594.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2012-6594?

    Administrators of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to the patched versions are vulnerable to CVE-2012-6594.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-6594 classified as?

    CVE-2012-6594 is classified as an arbitrary command execution vulnerability.

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