CVE-2019-17437: PAN-OS: Custom-role users may escalate privileges

Published Dec 5, 2019
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Updated

An improper authentication check in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS may allow an authenticated low privileged non-superuser custom role user to elevate privileges and become superuser. This issue affects PAN-OS 7.1 versions prior to 7.1.25; 8.0 versions prior to 8.0.20; 8.1 versions prior to 8.1.11; 9.0 versions prior to 9.0.5. PAN-OS version 7.0 and prior EOL versions have not been evaluated for this issue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=7.1.0<7.1.25
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.0.0<8.0.20
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.5

Remediation

Information

This issue has been resolved in 7.1.25, 8.0.20, 8.1.11, 9.0.5 and all subsequent versions.

Event History

Dec 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17437?

CVE-2019-17437 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-17437?

To fix CVE-2019-17437, upgrade to PAN-OS versions 7.1.25, 8.0.20, or 8.1.11 and above.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-17437?

CVE-2019-17437 affects users of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to 7.1.25, 8.0.20, and 8.1.11.

4

What type of users can exploit CVE-2019-17437?

CVE-2019-17437 can be exploited by authenticated low privileged non-superuser custom role users.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2019-17437?

CVE-2019-17437 impacts various versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS including 7.1, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

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