What is the severity of CVE-2020-1994?

CVE-2020-1994 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential impact on system integrity.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1994?

To fix CVE-2020-1994, upgrade to PAN-OS version 8.1.13 or later, or to a fully patched version of 9.0 or 8.0.

What versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-1994?

CVE-2020-1994 affects all versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0, and 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13.

Who can exploit CVE-2020-1994?

CVE-2020-1994 can be exploited by a local authenticated user with shell access.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1994 classified as?

CVE-2020-1994 is classified as a predictable temporary file vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1994

medium

4.9

CWE

377

13/5/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1994: PAN-OS: Predictable temporary file vulnerability

First published: Wed May 13 2020(Updated: )

A predictable temporary file vulnerability in PAN-OS allows a local authenticated user with shell access to corrupt arbitrary system files affecting the integrity of the system. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS	>=7.1.0<=7.1.26
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS	>=8.0.0<=8.0.20
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS	>=8.1.0<8.1.13
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS	>=9.0.0<=9.0.6

Remedy

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.13, PAN-OS 9.0.7, PAN-OS 9.1.0, and all later PAN-OS versions. PAN-OS 8.0 is now end-of-life as of October 31, 2019, and is no longer covered by our Product Security Assurance policies. PAN-OS 7.1 is on extended support until June 30, 2020, and is only being considered for critical security vulnerability fixes.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1994

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1994?
CVE-2020-1994 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential impact on system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1994?
To fix CVE-2020-1994, upgrade to PAN-OS version 8.1.13 or later, or to a fully patched version of 9.0 or 8.0.
What versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-1994?
CVE-2020-1994 affects all versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0, and 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-1994?
CVE-2020-1994 can be exploited by a local authenticated user with shell access.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1994 classified as?
CVE-2020-1994 is classified as a predictable temporary file vulnerability.

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