CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6356

First published: Mon Mar 20 2017(Updated: )

Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent=6.0
Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent=7.0
Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6356?

    CVE-2017-6356 is classified with a high severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive session information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-6356?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-6356, upgrade your Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services Agent to version 8.0.1 or higher.

  • What is affected by CVE-2017-6356?

    CVE-2017-6356 impacts Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services Agent versions 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 prior to 8.0.1.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-6356?

    CVE-2017-6356 can allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive session information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6356?

    There is no documented workaround for CVE-2017-6356; the recommended action is to upgrade to the latest version.

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