CVE-2024-3385: PAN-OS: Firewall Denial of Service (DoS) when GTP Security is Disabled

Published Apr 10, 2024
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Updated

A packet processing mechanism in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to reboot hardware-based firewalls. Repeated attacks eventually cause the firewall to enter maintenance mode, which requires manual intervention to bring the firewall back online.

This affects the following hardware firewall models: - PA-5400 Series firewalls - PA-7000 Series firewalls

Affected Software

15 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<=9.0.16
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.2.0<10.2.8
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=11.0.0<11.0.3
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=9.0.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=9.0.17-h1
Any of the following
Palo Alto Networks Pa-5410
Palo Alto Networks Pa-5420
Palo Alto Networks Pa-5430
Palo Alto Networks Pa-5440
Palo Alto Networks Pa-5445
Palo Alto Networks Pa-7050
Palo Alto Networks Pa-7080
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 9.0.17-h4, PAN-OS 9.1.17, PAN-OS 10.1.12, PAN-OS 10.2.8, PAN-OS 11.0.3, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3385?

CVE-2024-3385 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

2

How does CVE-2024-3385 affect my firewall?

CVE-2024-3385 allows a remote attacker to reboot hardware-based firewalls, leading to maintenance mode and requiring manual intervention to recover.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-3385?

To fix CVE-2024-3385, you should update Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to the latest patched version recommended by the vendor.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3385?

CVE-2024-3385 affects various versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, specifically versions 9.0, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, and 11.0.

5

What should I do if I cannot immediately update for CVE-2024-3385?

If immediate updating for CVE-2024-3385 is not possible, consider implementing additional security measures, such as network segmentation and monitoring for suspicious activity.

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