CVE-2023-0004: PAN-OS: Local File Deletion Vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2023
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Updated

A local file deletion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to delete files from the local file system with elevated privileges.

These files can include logs and system components that impact the integrity and availability of PAN-OS software.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.24
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.15
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.6
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.24, PAN-OS 9.0.17, PAN-OS 9.1.15, PAN-OS 10.0.11, PAN-OS 10.1.6, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Apr 12, 2023
CVE Published
04:41 PM
Data Sourced
04:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0004?

CVE-2023-0004 is a local file deletion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that allows an authenticated administrator to delete files from the local file system with elevated privileges.

2

How does CVE-2023-0004 impact PAN-OS software?

CVE-2023-0004 can impact the integrity and availability of PAN-OS software by allowing the deletion of important files, including logs and system components.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-0004?

The severity of CVE-2023-0004 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

4

Which versions of PAN-OS software are affected by CVE-2023-0004?

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.24, 9.0.0 to 9.0.17, 9.1.0 to 9.1.15, 10.0.0 to 10.0.11, and 10.1.0 to 10.1.6 are affected by CVE-2023-0004.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0004?

Yes, Palo Alto Networks has released patches and updates to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of PAN-OS software to fix CVE-2023-0004.

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