CVE-2024-2550
highpriority · track · 30EPSS 0.005 · 43 %ileDEEUNLRUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-22
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the GlobalProtect gateway in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop the GlobalProtect service on the firewall by sending a specially crafted packet that causes a denial of service (DoS) condition. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition result in the firewall entering maintenance mode.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedRUGGEDCOM APE1808siemens_psirt
Upgrade Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW V11.1.8. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information
- FixedRUGGEDCOM APE1808cisa_csaf_ot
Upgrade Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW V11.1.8. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.6–8.7
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (58)
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advisories (4)
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- NCSC-2024-0444Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Palo Alto PAN-OSNL2024-11-14csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Palo Alto Networks heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in PAN-OS.
- SSA-354569SSA-354569: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS on RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices2024-11-22csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Palo Alto Networks has published [1] information on vulnerabilities in PAN-OS. This advisory lists the related Siemens Industrial products affected by these vulnerabilities. Siemens is preparing fix versions and recommends countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. [1] https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/
- WID-SEC-W-2024-3465PaloAlto Networks PAN-OS: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-11-13csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in PaloAlto Networks PAN-OS ausnutzen, um einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen, vertrauliche Informationen preiszugeben, Dateien zu manipulieren, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen und einen Cross-Site-Scripting-Angriff durchzuführen.
- ICSA-24-338-02Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE18082024-11-22icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Palo Alto Networks has published [1] information on vulnerabilities in PAN-OS. This advisory lists the related Siemens Industrial products affected by these vulnerabilities. Siemens is preparing fix versions and recommends countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. [1] https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/
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sources
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references (5)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2550cnnvd
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2550Patchcnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/PAN-OS-NULL-pointer-dereference-via-GlobalProtect-Gateway-45654cnnvd
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2550enisa_euvd
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2550Vendor Advisorynvd
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