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CVE-2017-6356: Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services Agent can leak session data
CVE-2017-6356 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The Terminal Services Agent for versions 6.0, 7.0 and any 8.0 release before 8.0.1 grants overly broad access rights, letting a malicious user read sensitive session information. This could expose user credentials or other private data. Upgrade the agent to version 8.0.1 or later and ensure proper access controls are applied.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| paloaltonetworks | terminal_services_agent |
6.0 7.0 8.0 cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:terminal_services_agent:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information vi...
Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services (aka TS) Agent 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 before 8.0.1 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive session information via unknown vectors.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96925 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-6356 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Timeline
Published20 Mar 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-6356 · NVD
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