CVE-2022-0012
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CVE-2022-0012 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables a local user to delete arbitrary system files and impact the system integrity or cause a denial of service condition. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9; Cortex XDR agent 7.2 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.2.4; Cortex XDR agent 7.3 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.3.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables a local user to delete arbitrary system files and impact the system integrity or cause a denial of service condition. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9; Cortex XDR agent 7.2 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.2.4; Cortex XDR agent 7.3 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.3.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 5.0, < 5.0.12 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 6.1, < 6.1.9 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 7.2, < 7.2.4 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Cortex Xdr Agent | >= 7.3, < 7.3.2 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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