CVE-2024-3385: pan-os Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

A packet processing mechanism in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to reboot hardware-based firewalls. Repeated attacks eventually cause the firewall to enter maintenance mode, which requires manual intervention to bring the firewall back online. This affects the following hardware firewall models: - PA-5400 Series firewalls - PA-7000 Series firewalls

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	9.0.0 — 9.0.16
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	9.1.0 — 9.1.17
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	10.1.0 — 10.1.12
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	10.2.0 — 10.2.8
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	11.0.0 — 11.0.3
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	All
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-5410	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-5420	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-5430	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-5440	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-5445	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-7050	All
paloaltonetworks	pa-7080	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3385 https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3385

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3385? +

A packet processing mechanism in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to reboot hardware-based firewalls. Repeated attacks eventually cause the firewall to enter maintenance mode, which requires manual intervention to bring the firewall back online. This affects the following hardware firewall models: - PA-5400 Series firewalls - PA-7000 Series firewalls It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3385? +

CVE-2024-3385 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3385? +

CVE-2024-3385 affects products from paloaltonetworks, specifically: pa-5410, pa-5420, pa-5430, pa-5440, pa-5445, pa-7050, pa-7080, pan-os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3385? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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