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CVE-2012-6597: Input Validation

First published: Sat Aug 31 2013(Updated: )

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.11 and 4.0.x before 4.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (management-server crash) by using the command-line interface for a crafted command, aka Ref ID 35254.

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=4.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6597?

    CVE-2012-6597 is classified as a vulnerability that can cause a denial of service due to management-server crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6597?

    To address CVE-2012-6597, upgrade your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 3.1.11 or later, or version 4.0.9 or later.

  • Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2012-6597?

    CVE-2012-6597 affects PAN-OS versions prior to 3.1.11 and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.9.

  • Can CVE-2012-6597 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

    No, CVE-2012-6597 requires remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of attacks can CVE-2012-6597 facilitate?

    CVE-2012-6597 can facilitate denial-of-service attacks that result in the management server crashing.

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