Null Pointer Dereference in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent on Windows Systems
CVE-2025-0121

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Status
Cortex Xdr Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

Summary

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex® XDR agent on Windows systems. This flaw allows low-privileged local users to crash the Cortex XDR agent, potentially leading to disruption of security monitoring. Furthermore, malicious software may exploit this vulnerability to carry out unauthorized activities without being detected by the Cortex XDR protection mechanisms.

Affected Version(s)

Cortex XDR Agent Windows 8.6.0 < 8.6.1

Cortex XDR Agent Windows 8.5.0 < 8.5.2

Cortex XDR Agent Windows 8.3-CE < 8.3.101-CE HF

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0121
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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