CVE-2020-2020: Cortex XDR Agent: Exceptional condition denial-of-service (DoS)
First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )
An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Cortex XDR Agent allows a local authenticated Windows user to create files in the software's internal program directory that prevents the Cortex XDR Agent from starting. The exceptional condition is persistent and prevents Cortex XDR Agent from starting when the software or machine is restarted. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR Agent 5.0 versions earlier than 5.0.10; Cortex XDR Agent 6.1 versions earlier than 6.1.7; Cortex XDR Agent 7.0 versions earlier than 7.0.3; Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.2.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | >=5.0<5.0.10 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | >=6.1<6.1.7 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | >=7.0<7.0.3 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | >=7.1<7.1.2 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in Cortex XDR Agent 5.0.10, Cortex XDR Agent 6.1.7, Cortex XDR Agent 7.0.3, Cortex XDR Agent 7.1.2, and all later Cortex XDR Agent versions.
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