CVE-2019-1581: PAN-OS: Remote code execution vulnerability in the PAN-OS SSH device management interface

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2019-1581?

CVE-2019-1581 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-1581?

To fix CVE-2019-1581, upgrade to PAN-OS versions 7.1.24-h1, 7.1.25, 8.0.20, 8.1.10, or 9.0.4 or later.

Q: Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-1581?

CVE-2019-1581 affects PAN-OS versions prior to 7.1.24-h1, 7.1.25, 8.0.19, 8.1.9, and 9.0.3.

Q: Can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1581 remotely?

Yes, an unauthenticated remote user can exploit CVE-2019-1581 if they have access to the SSH management interface.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1581 classified as?

CVE-2019-1581 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

Published Aug 23, 2019

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability in the PAN-OS SSH device management interface that can lead to unauthenticated remote users with network access to the SSH management interface gaining root access to PAN-OS. This issue affects PAN-OS 7.1 versions prior to 7.1.24-h1, 7.1.25; 8.0 versions prior to 8.0.19-h1, 8.0.20; 8.1 versions prior to 8.1.9-h4, 8.1.10; 9.0 versions prior to 9.0.3-h3, 9.0.4.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<=7.1.24

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.0.0<=8.0.19

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<=8.1.9

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<=9.0.3

Remediation

Information

This issue has been resolved in PAN-OS 7.1.24-h1 and later, PAN-OS 8.0.19-h1 and later, PAN-OS 8.1.9-h4 and later, and PAN-OS 9.0.3-h3 and later.

Event History

Aug 23, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:06 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1581?

CVE-2019-1581 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1581?