#VU26734 Credentials management in VM-Series Virtual Firewalls - CVE-2020-1978

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26734

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1978

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VM-Series Virtual Firewalls
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain account credentials. 

The vulnerability exists due to the TechSupport files generated on VM Series firewalls for Microsoft Azure platform configured with high availability (HA) inadvertently collect Azure dashboard service account credentials. A local administrator can manage all the Azure resources in the subscription except for granting access to other resources. 

Note: These credentials do not allow login access to the VMs themselves. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VM-Series Virtual Firewalls: 1.0.8

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1978

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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.