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CVE-2020-1979

A format string vulnerability in the PAN-OS log daemon (logd) on Panorama allows a network based attacker with knowledge of registered firewall devices and access to Panorama management interfaces to execute arbitrary code, bypassing the restricted shell and escalating privileges. This issue affects only PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.13 on Panorama. This issue does not affect…

Severity
High 7.8
Published
11 Mar 2020
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
8.1.13
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OSServers and applications · cpe:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os
  • Every version before 8.1.13

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1979
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-1979