CVE-2024-9469: Cortex XDR Agent: Local Windows User Can Disable the Agent (Severity: MEDIUM)
First published: Wed Oct 09 2024(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.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | >=7.9<7.9.102 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | =8.3.0 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent | =8.4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| 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 |
Remedy
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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