CVE-2020-2006 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the management server component of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, affecting all versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0, and PAN-OS 8.1 versions prior to 8.1.14. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges. Rated with a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 7.1.0, <= 7.1.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.1.0, <= 8.1.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.1, < 8.1.14CPE match | cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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