CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2012-6595: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Aug 31 2013(Updated: )

The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 34595.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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=4.0.8
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.1.0
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability severity of CVE-2012-6595?

    CVE-2012-6595 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its remote command execution capabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6595?

    To fix CVE-2012-6595, upgrade your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 4.0.9 or 4.1.2 or later.

  • Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2012-6595?

    CVE-2012-6595 affects PAN-OS versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.8 and 4.1.0 through 4.1.1.

  • What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-6595?

    CVE-2012-6595 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

  • Is CVE-2012-6595 still a threat if I have upgraded my PAN-OS?

    If you have upgraded to PAN-OS versions 4.0.9 or 4.1.2 or higher, CVE-2012-6595 should no longer pose a risk.

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