Palo Alto Cortex XDR Agent on Windows Tech Support File link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Palo Alto Cortex XDR Agent on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Tech Support File Handler. This manipulation causes link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-0029. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Palo Alto Cortex XDR Agent on Windows (affected version not known). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Tech Support File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An improper link resolution vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local attacker to read files on the system with elevated privileges when generating a tech support file.

The weakness was shared 09/14/2022. The advisory is shared at security.paloaltonetworks.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-0029 since 12/28/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/28/2021 🔍
09/14/2022 +259 days 🔍
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10/17/2022 +33 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: paloaltonetworks.com

Advisory: security.paloaltonetworks.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-0029 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-0029
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208609

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2022 20:29
Updated: 10/17/2022 14:16
Changes: 09/14/2022 20:29 (38), 10/17/2022 14:16 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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