Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 7.0.0 LDAP Authentication Bypass (PAN-SA-2015-0005)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 85535

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by an authentication security bypass vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS version 7.0.0. It is, therefore, affected by an unspecified flaw in the LDAP authentication process. A remote attacker can exploit this to bypass authentication checks presented by the captive portal component or the device management interfaces.

Solution

Upgrade to Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 7.0.1 or later.

See Also

https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/32

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 85535

File Name: palo_alto_PAN-SA-2015-0005.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: combined

Published: 8/19/2015

Updated: 11/27/2023

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Palo_Alto/Firewall/Version, Host/Palo_Alto/Firewall/Full_Version

Patch Publication Date: 7/24/2015

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/24/2015