CVE-2021-3063: PAN-OS: Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerability in GlobalProtect Portal and Gateway Interfaces
An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portal and gateway interfaces that enables an unauthenticated network-based attacker to send specifically crafted traffic to a GlobalProtect interface that causes the service to stop responding. 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: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.21; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.14-h4; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.11-h3; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.8-h4; PAN-OS 10.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.1.3. Prisma Access customers are not impacted by this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3063?
CVE-2021-3063 is a vulnerability that exists in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portal and gateway interfaces, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted traffic that causes the service to stop responding.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3063?
CVE-2021-3063 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2021-3063 affect Palo Alto Networks Pan-OS?
CVE-2021-3063 affects Palo Alto Networks Pan-OS version 8.1.0 to 8.1.21, 9.0.0 to 9.0.14, 9.1.0 to 9.1.11, 10.0.0 to 10.0.8, and 10.1.0 to 10.1.3.
Is authentication required for exploiting CVE-2021-3063?
No, CVE-2021-3063 can be exploited by an unauthenticated network-based attacker.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3063?
More information about CVE-2021-3063 can be found at the following URL: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3063