CVE-2020-2015: PAN-OS: Buffer overflow in the management server
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAN-OS management server allows authenticated users to crash system processes or potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue affects: PAN-OS 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.26; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.1; All versions of PAN-OS 8.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2015?
CVE-2020-2015 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and systemic process crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2015?
To mitigate CVE-2020-2015, upgrade to PAN-OS version 7.1.26, 8.1.13, or a later version as recommended by Palo Alto Networks.
Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-2015?
CVE-2020-2015 affects PAN-OS versions 7.1.0 to 7.1.25, 8.0.0 to 8.0.20, and 8.1.0 to 8.1.12.
What can attackers do with CVE-2020-2015?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-2015 to crash system processes or potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Who is impacted by CVE-2020-2015?
Organizations using affected versions of PAN-OS may be at risk if they have authenticated users who could exploit this vulnerability.