1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2024-2551
HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2024-2551

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop a core system service on the firewall by sending a crafted packet through the...

Vulnerability Description

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop a core system service on the firewall by sending a crafted packet through the data plane that causes a denial of service (DoS) condition. Repeated attempts to trigger this condition result in the firewall entering maintenance mode.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-2551?

CVE-2024-2551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker to stop a core system service on the firewall by sending a crafted packet through the...

How severe is CVE-2024-2551?

CVE-2024-2551 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-2551?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.