CVE-2024-3384: PAN-OS: Firewall Denial of Service (DoS) via Malformed NTLM Packets

Published Apr 10, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to reboot PAN-OS firewalls when receiving Windows New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) packets from Windows servers. Repeated attacks eventually cause the firewall to enter maintenance mode, which requires manual intervention to bring the firewall back online.

Affected Software

6 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<10.0.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=9.1.15
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.24, PAN-OS 9.0.17, PAN-OS 9.1.15-h1, PAN-OS 10.0.12, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Apr 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3384?

CVE-2024-3384 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the availability of PAN-OS firewalls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3384?

To fix CVE-2024-3384, upgrade your PAN-OS to a version that is not affected, specifically versions 8.1.25, 9.0.18, 9.1.16, or 10.0.13 and later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-3384?

CVE-2024-3384 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.24, 9.0.0 to 9.0.17, 9.1.0 to 9.1.15, and 10.0.0 to 10.0.12.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-3384?

Attackers can remotely reboot PAN-OS firewalls by sending malicious NTLM packets, causing disruption in network services.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-3384?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-3384 other than updating to a secure version.

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