CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6605: 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 and 4.0.x before 4.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 34896.

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-2012-6605?

    CVE-2012-6605 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6605?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-6605, upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 3.1.11 or 4.0.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-6605?

    CVE-2012-6605 affects users of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to 3.1.11 and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.9.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2012-6605?

    CVE-2012-6605 allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary code, leading to potential system compromise.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-6605?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2012-6605; applying the necessary updates is recommended.

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