VDB-284532 · CVE-2024-2550 · GCVE-0-2024-2550

Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW/PAN-OS/Prisma Access GlobalProtect Service null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, PAN-OS and Prisma Access. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GlobalProtect Service. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-2550. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, PAN-OS and Prisma Access (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component GlobalProtect Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the GlobalProtect gateway in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop the GlobalProtect service on the firewall by sending a specially crafted packet that causes a denial of service (DoS) condition. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition result in the firewall entering maintenance mode.

The weakness was disclosed by Michael Baker. The advisory is shared for download at security.paloaltonetworks.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-2550 since 03/15/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Firewall Software

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/15/2024 🔍
11/14/2024 +244 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.paloaltonetworks.com
Researcher: Michael Baker
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-2550 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-2550
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284532

Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2024 11:19
Updated: 11/14/2024 13:38
Changes: 11/14/2024 11:19 (72), 11/14/2024 13:38 (1)
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