Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
7.5
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
78.02
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.0
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.0% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Dec 30, 2024
Remediation Due
Jan 20, 2025
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
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.
Remediation Directive
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.