Vulnerability identifier: #VU97293

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8687

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
GlobalProtect app
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Prisma Access
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local user can gain unauthorized access to the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 8.1 - 8.1.24-h2, 9.0 - 9.0.16-hf, 9.1 - 9.1.15-h1, 10.0 - 10.0.11-h4, 10.1 - 10.1.8, 10.2 - 10.2.3-h9, 11.0.0

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8687

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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.