CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15940: Command Injection

First published: Mon Dec 11 2017(Updated: )

The web interface packet capture management component in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<6.1.19
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=7.0.0<7.0.19
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=7.1.0<7.1.14
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.0.0<8.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15940?

    CVE-2017-15940 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15940?

    To fix CVE-2017-15940, upgrade the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to versions 6.1.19, 7.0.19, 7.1.14, or 8.0.6 or later, depending on the version currently in use.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-15940?

    CVE-2017-15940 affects remote authenticated users of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to the specified updates.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15940?

    CVE-2017-15940 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through the web interface packet capture management component.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15940?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-15940; applying the necessary updates is the recommended solution to mitigate the vulnerability.

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