Palo Alto’s Patch Party: Finally Fixing Flaws While Hackers Have a Blast
Palo Alto Networks has patched two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Next-Generation Firewalls, including an authentication bypass flaw and a privilege escalation issue. While the company claims only a few devices are affected, researchers have identified thousands of exposed interfaces online. The U.S. cybersecurity agency urges immediate patching to mitigate these risks.
Hot Take:
Looks like Palo Alto Networks had a double feature at the zero-day cinema, with hackers already munching on popcorn while waiting for the security updates! Let’s hope these patches are blockbuster hits and not straight-to-DVD flops.
Key Points:
- Palo Alto Networks released updates for two zero-day vulnerabilities in their Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
- CVE-2024-0012 allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain admin privileges.
- CVE-2024-9474 enables privilege escalation, allowing admin actions with root privileges.
- Despite claims of limited impact, over 11,000 vulnerable interfaces were found exposed online.
- U.S. cybersecurity agency mandates patching by December 9, warning of significant risks.
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