CVE-2020-2042: PAN-OS: Buffer overflow in the management web interface
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAN-OS management web interface allows authenticated administrators to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue impacts only PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.1.
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What is CVE-2020-2042?
CVE-2020-2042 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAN-OS management web interface that allows authenticated administrators to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-2042?
CVE-2020-2042 has a severity rating of 7.2, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-2042?
CVE-2020-2042 affects PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.1.
How can the buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2020-2042 be exploited?
Authenticated administrators can exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2020-2042 through the PAN-OS management web interface to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2042?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2020-2042. Upgrade to PAN-OS 10.0.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.