CVE-2022-0012 (GCVE-0-2022-0012)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-01-12 17:30 – Updated: 2024-09-17 01:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cortex XDR Agent: Local Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Summary
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.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012 | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cortex XDR Agent |
Unaffected:
7.4.*
Unaffected: 7.5.* Unaffected: 7.6.* Affected: 5.0 , < 5.0.12 (custom) Affected: 7.2 , < 7.2.4 (custom) Affected: 7.3 , < 7.3.2 (custom) Affected: 6.1 , < 6.1.9 (custom) |
guessed |
Date Public
2022-01-12 00:00
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