CVE-2017-17841

CVE-2017-17841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 6.1, 7.1, and 8.0.x before 8.0.7, when an interface implements SSL decryption with RSA enabled or hosts a GlobalProtect portal or gateway, might allow remote attackers to decrypt TLS ciphertext data by leveraging a Bleichenbacher RSA padding oracle, aka a ROBOT attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17841?
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 6.1, 7.1, and 8.0.x before 8.0.7, when an interface implements SSL decryption with RSA enabled or hosts a GlobalProtect portal or gateway, might allow remote attackers to decrypt TLS ciphertext data by leveraging a Bleichenbacher RSA padding oracle, aka a ROBOT attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-17841?
CVE-2017-17841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17841 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17841?
CVE-2017-17841 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17841?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17841 published?
CVE-2017-17841 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

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