CVE-2024-5912 (GCVE-0-2024-5912)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-07-10 18:40 – Updated: 2024-08-01 21:25
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cortex XDR Agent: Improper File Signature Verification Checks
Summary
An improper file signature check in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent may allow an attacker to bypass the Cortex XDR agent's executable blocking capabilities and run untrusted executables on the device. This issue can be leveraged to execute untrusted software without being detected or blocked.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-07-11 14:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5912 | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent |
Unaffected:
8.4
(custom)
Unaffected: 8.3-CE (custom) Unaffected: 8.3 (custom) Affected: 7.9-CE , < 7.9.102-CE (custom) Affected: 8.2 , < 8.2.2 (custom) |
guessed |
Date Public
2024-07-10 16:00
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