CVE-2022-0029

Cortex XDR Agent: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability When Generating a Tech Support File

Description

An improper link resolution vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a local attacker to read files on the system with elevated privileges when generating a tech support file.

Remediation

Solution:

This issue is fixed in Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12-hotfix update, Cortex XDR agent 7.5.101-CE, Cortex XDR agent 7.7.3, and all later versions of the Cortex XDR agent.

References

Link	Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0029	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0029?: CVE-2022-0029 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0029?: To fix CVE-2022-0029: This issue is fixed in Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12-hotfix update, Cortex XDR agent 7.5.101-CE, Cortex XDR agent 7.7.3, and all later versions of the Cortex XDR agent.
Is CVE-2022-0029 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0029 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0029?: CVE-2022-0029 affects Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-59 – Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

References

Frequently Asked Questions