CVE-2022-0012
Medium
Description
An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables a local user to delete arbitrary system files and impact the system integrity or cause a denial of service condition. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9; Cortex XDR agent 7.2 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.2.4; Cortex XDR agent 7.3 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.3.2.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Paloaltonetworks Cortex Xdr Agent
PublishedJan 12, 2022
First seenJan 12, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- paloaltonetworks cortex_xdr_agent5.0.12, 6.1.9, 7.2.4, 7.3.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paloaltonetworks cortex_xdr_agent | 5.0 ≤ v < 5.0.12, 6.1 ≤ v < 6.1.9, 7.2 ≤ v < 7.2.4, 7.3 ≤ v < 7.3.2 | 5.0.12, 6.1.9, 7.2.4, 7.3.2 |
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