Cortex XDR Agent: Non-Admin Can Disable via Detection Bypass
CVE-2024-9469 Published on October 9, 2024
Cortex XDR Agent: Local Windows User Can Disable the Agent
A problem with a detection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices enables a user with Windows non-administrative privileges to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to disable the Cortex XDR agent and then to perform malicious activity.
Timeline
Initial publication
Weakness Type
Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
The software does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the software.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-9469
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Affected Versions
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent:- Version 7.9 and below 7.9.102-CE is affected.
- Version 8.3 and below 8.3.1 is affected.
- Version 8.3-CE is unaffected.
- Version 8.4 and below 8.4.1 is affected.
- Version 8.5 is unaffected.
- Version 8.6 is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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