Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Malicious DNS Packet Vulnerability
Description
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains a vulnerability in parsing and logging malicious DNS packets in the DNS Security feature that, when exploited, allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely reboot the firewall. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition will cause the firewall to enter maintenance mode.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Details
- Vendor
- Palo Alto Networks
- Product
- PAN-OS
- CVE
- CVE-2024-3393
- Affected versions
- PAN-OS 11.2: from 11.2.0 to 11.2.3 (excluded) — fixed in 11.2.3
PAN-OS 11.1: from 11.1.0 to 11.1.2-h16 (excluded) — fixed in 11.1.2-h16
PAN-OS 10.2: from 10.2.8 to 10.2.8-h19 (excluded) — fixed in 10.2.8-h19
PAN-OS 10.1: from 10.1.14 to 10.1.14-h8 (excluded) — fixed in 10.1.14-h8 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 7.5
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- January 20, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- December 30, 2024
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.