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.
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Solution
This issue is fixed in Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12, Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9, Cortex XDR agent 7.2.4, Cortex XDR agent 7.3.2, and all later Cortex XDR agent versions.
Workaround
There is no known workaround available for this issue.
References
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0012 |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: palo_alto
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-17T01:55:48.198Z
Reserved: 2021-12-28T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2022-0012

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Status : Modified
Published: 2022-01-12T18:15:08.010
Modified: 2024-11-21T06:37:48.800
Link: CVE-2022-0012

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