CVE-2024-2550

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2024-2550 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the GlobalProtect gateway in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop the GlobalProtect service on the firewall by sending a specially crafted packet that causes a denial of service (DoS) condition. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition result in the firewall entering maintenance mode.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the GlobalProtect gateway in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop the GlobalProtect service on the firewall by sending a specially crafted packet that causes a denial of service (DoS) condition. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition result in the firewall entering maintenance mode.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 10.2.0, < 10.2.7—
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.6—
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 11.1.0, < 11.1.4—
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os10.2.7H1
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os10.2.8—
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os10.2.9—
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os10.2.10—
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os11.1.4—

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2550?
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the GlobalProtect gateway in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop the GlobalProtect service on the firewall by sending a specially crafted packet that causes a denial of service (DoS) condition. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition result in the firewall entering maintenance mode.
How severe is CVE-2024-2550?
CVE-2024-2550 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2550?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST