CVE-2020-2003: PAN-OS: Authenticated administrator can delete arbitrary system file

Published May 13, 2020
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Updated

An external control of filename vulnerability in the command processing of PAN-OS allows an authenticated administrator to delete arbitrary system files affecting the integrity of the system or causing denial of service to all PAN-OS services. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions before 8.1.14; PAN-OS 9.0 versions before 9.0.7; PAN-OS 9.1 versions before 9.1.1.

Affected Software

5 affected components
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
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.1

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.14, PAN-OS 9.0.7, PAN-OS 9.1.1, 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.

Event History

May 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2003?

CVE-2020-2003 has a high severity due to its potential impact on system integrity and availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2003?

To mitigate CVE-2020-2003, upgrade your PAN-OS to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-2003?

CVE-2020-2003 affects PAN-OS versions 7.1.x, 8.0.x, 8.1.x, and 9.0.x, as well as 9.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2003?

CVE-2020-2003 is an external control of filename vulnerability that allows file deletion.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-2003?

An attacker with authenticated access can delete arbitrary system files, potentially causing denial of service.

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