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CVE-2020-1994 (GCVE-0-2020-1994)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-05-13 19:07 – Updated: 2024-09-16 22:15
VLAI
Title
PAN-OS: Predictable temporary file vulnerability
Summary
A predictable temporary file vulnerability in PAN-OS allows a local authenticated user with shell access to corrupt arbitrary system files affecting the integrity of the system. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7.
Severity
4.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-377 - Insecure Temporary File
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Affected: 7.1.*
Affected: 8.0.*
Affected: 8.1 , < 8.1.13 (custom)
Affected: 9.0 , < 9.0.7 (custom)
Unaffected: 9.1.0 , < 9.1* (custom)
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Date Public
2020-05-13 00:00
Credits
This issue was found by a customer.
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