Expected behavior violation in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-8690
CWE-ID CWE-440
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Expected behavior violation

EUVDB-ID: #VU97291

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8690

CWE-ID: CWE-440 - Expected Behavior Violation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the detection mechanism. A local administrator can disable the agent.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cortex XDR Agent for Windows: 7.9.102-CE

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8690


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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