CVE-2020-2041: PAN-OS: Management web interface denial-of-service (DoS)
An insecure configuration of the appweb daemon of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 8.1 allows a remote unauthenticated user to send a specifically crafted request to the device that causes the appweb service to crash. Repeated attempts to send this request result in denial of service to all PAN-OS services by restarting the device and putting it into maintenance mode. This issue impacts all versions of PAN-OS 8.0, and PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.16.
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What is CVE-2020-2041?
CVE-2020-2041 is an insecure configuration vulnerability in the appweb daemon of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 8.1, which allows a remote unauthenticated user to crash the appweb service and cause denial of service to all PAN-OS services.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2041?
CVE-2020-2041 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-2041?
CVE-2020-2041 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.20 (inclusive) and versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.16 (exclusive).
How can I fix CVE-2020-2041?
To fix CVE-2020-2041, Palo Alto Networks recommends upgrading PAN-OS to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2041?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-2041 on the Palo Alto Networks security advisory page at https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2041.