PT-2020-3033 · Palo Alto Networks · Pan-Os

Published 2020-03-11 · Updated 2020-03-13 · CVE-2020-1981

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PAN-OS versions prior to 8.1.13

Description A predictable temporary filename issue in PAN-OS allows a local attacker to bypass the restricted shell, execute commands as a low-privileged user, and gain root access on the PAN-OS hardware or virtual appliance. This issue can be exploited by a local attacker to elevate their privileges to the root level.

Recommendations For PAN-OS versions prior to 8.1.13, update to version 8.1.13 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

LPE

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

CWE-377

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-03289

CVE-2020-1981

Affected Products

Pan-Os

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1981 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-03289 · Security Note
• https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1981 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1981 · Vendor Advisory