Memory Leak in PAN-OS Software Allows Attackers to Bypass Firewall
CVE-2024-3382

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Status
Pan-os
Cloud Ngfw
Prisma Access
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2024

Summary

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the PAN-OS software utilized by Palo Alto Networks firewalls, specifically affecting the PA-5400 Series devices with the SSL Forward Proxy feature enabled. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system by sending a burst of specially crafted packets, which can lead to the firewall being unable to process legitimate traffic. This issue highlights the importance of applying timely updates and patches to mitigate potential disruptions in network security and service.

Affected Version(s)

PAN-OS 10.2.0 < 10.2.7-h3

PAN-OS 11.0.0 < 11.0.4

PAN-OS 11.1.0 < 11.1.2

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3382

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Palo Alto Networks thanks Celedonio Albarran of Equity Residential and their Infrastructure and Security teams for discovering and reporting this issue.
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