CVE-2025-0121
Cortex XDR Agent: Local Windows User Can Crash the Agent
Description
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex® XDR agent on Windows devices allows a low-privileged local Windows user to crash the agent. Additionally, malware can use this vulnerability to perform malicious activity without Cortex XDR being able to detect it.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityH
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Palo Alto Networks Inc.
commercial·USaka paloaltonetworks, pan inc.
Palo Alto Networks
commercial·USaka pan-os, prisma access, cloud ngfw
Exploitability
0 exploit sources identified
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