Urgent Security Alert: Critical PAN-OS Flaw Targeted by Hackers, Updates Required Now
April 18, 2024![Urgent Security Alert: Critical PAN-OS Flaw Targeted by Hackers, Updates Required Now](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/77fe0c07c9e4a4f7ccbbd700082473cd494014f788dac60a47bf78ab800176cdf1c5929f8f60b07874b711ea4a7de61da0e7b7aa83a157d6b667fba5453ede87.png)
The BSI warns of a critical security flaw in Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS that is actively being exploited by attackers.
Palo Alto has released security updates for the vulnerability with more updates forthcoming.
The company's suggested temporary fix has been deemed ineffective, prompting calls for immediate update implementation.
Palo Alto offers indicators to detect possible exploits and analysis of 'Operation MidnightEclipse' attack on their site.
The US CISA has mandated federal agencies to rectify the vulnerability by April 19th, signifying the severity of the threat.
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Help Net Security • Apr 17, 2024
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SecurityWeek • Apr 17, 2024
Exploitation of Palo Alto Firewall Vulnerability Picking Up After PoC Release![Researchers released exploit code for actively exploited Palo Alto PAN-OS bug](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/65401af63dcb562a51a78a8ed0e2ba8d22e03eb71bba814c6c038e7e1cdfc6976d54ac9d9f66f3c4ce21d1244d97482f792b666aa48957d8f5fc36e1d62914d4.png)
Security Affairs • Apr 17, 2024
Researchers released exploit code for actively exploited Palo Alto PAN-OS bug