CVE-2024-3393—Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Malicious DNS Packet Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Malicious DNS Packet Vulnerability

Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains a vulnerability in parsing and logging malicious DNS packets in the DNS Security feature that, when exploited, allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely reboot the firewall. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition will cause the firewall to enter maintenance mode.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3393
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3393

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-754