CVE-2012-6603: Critical severity palo alto networks pan-os vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2013
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Updated

The web management UI in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.12, 4.0.x before 4.0.10, and 4.1.x before 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrator privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 37034.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<=3.1.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=3.1.9
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=3.1.10
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
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.1.2
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=4.1.3

Event History

Aug 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6603?

CVE-2012-6603 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain administrator privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-6603?

To fix CVE-2012-6603, you should upgrade your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software to versions 3.1.12, 4.0.10, or 4.1.4 or later.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2012-6603 allow?

CVE-2012-6603 allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and obtain unauthorized administrative access.

4

Which Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions are affected by CVE-2012-6603?

CVE-2012-6603 affects PAN-OS versions prior to 3.1.12, 4.0.x before 4.0.10, and 4.1.x before 4.1.4.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-6603?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2012-6603; the recommended action is to update to a patched version.

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