CVE-2020-1979 is a format string vulnerability in the PAN-OS log daemon (logd) on Panorama, specifically affecting PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13. An authenticated network-based attacker with knowledge of registered firewall devices and access to Panorama management interfaces can exploit this to execute arbitrary code, bypass the restricted shell, and escalate privileges. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 8.1.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.1, < 8.1.13CPE match | cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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