Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2022-0012
An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables a local user to delete arbitrary system files and impact the system integrity or cause a denial of service condition. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9; Cortex XDR agent 7.2 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.2.4; Cortex XDR agent 7.3 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.3.2.
EPSS: 0.002 (15.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xdr Agent — versions 7.4.*, 7.5.*, 7.6.*
- Paloaltonetworks Cortex_xdr_agent
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0012?
- CVE-2022-0012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2022-01-12.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0012?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.