#VU67351 Link following in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-0029 

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#VU67351 Link following in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows - CVE-2022-0029

Published: September 14, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU67351
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0029
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Cortex XDR agent when generating a tech support file. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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