CVE-2020-2027: PAN-OS: Buffer overflow in authd authentication response

Published Jun 10, 2020
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the authd component of the PAN-OS management server allows authenticated administrators to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and PAN-OS 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.7.

Affected Software

4 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<9.0.7

Remediation

Information

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.

Information

PAN-OS 8.0 is 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

Jun 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2027?

CVE-2020-2027 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2027?

To fix CVE-2020-2027, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of PAN-OS that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-2027?

CVE-2020-2027 affects all versions of PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 8.0, and up to PAN-OS 8.1.13 and 9.0.7.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2020-2027?

CVE-2020-2027 can be exploited by authenticated administrators with access to the PAN-OS management server.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2020-2027?

The impact of CVE-2020-2027 includes disruption of system processes and the potential execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.

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