CVE-2024-9469: Cortex XDR Agent: Local Windows User Can Disable the Agent (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Oct 9, 2024
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Updated

A problem with a detection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices enables a user with Windows non-administrative privileges to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to disable the Cortex XDR agent and then to perform malicious activity.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Any of the following
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent>=7.9<7.9.102
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent=8.3.0
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent=8.4.0
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent<7.9.102-CE, =7.9-CE
7.9.102-CE
Microsoft Windows*
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in Cortex XDR Agent 7.9.102-CE, Cortex XDR Agent 8.3.1, Cortex XDR Agent 8.4.1, and all later Cortex XDR Agent versions.

Event History

Oct 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9469?

CVE-2024-9469 has been classified as a significant vulnerability due to its potential to allow malware to disable important security features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9469?

To mitigate CVE-2024-9469, ensure that the Cortex XDR Agent is updated to a version higher than 8.4.0 or 7.9.102.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9469?

CVE-2024-9469 affects users of the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent on Windows devices with specific versions.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2024-9469?

The implications of CVE-2024-9469 include an increased risk of malware disabling security agents, leading to potential data breaches.

5

Is my version of Cortex XDR Agent at risk from CVE-2024-9469?

If you are running Cortex XDR Agent versions 7.9 through 7.9.102 or 8.3.0, then your system is at risk from CVE-2024-9469.

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