Frequently Asked Questions

Vulnerability Details: CVE-2024-0012 & PAN-OS

What is CVE-2024-0012 PAN-OS?

CVE-2024-0012 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain administrator privileges, perform administrative actions, tamper with configuration, or exploit other privilege escalation vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-9474. The vulnerability has a severity score of 9.3 and is considered critical. For more details, see the Palo Alto Networks advisory and NIST article.

Which PAN-OS versions are affected by CVE-2024-0012?

This vulnerability affects PAN-OS versions 10.2, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2 on PA-Series, VM-Series, and CN-Series firewalls, as well as Panorama (virtual and M-Series) and WildFire appliances.

How can organizations reduce the risk of CVE-2024-0012?

The risk of CVE-2024-0012 is greatly reduced by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses, following Palo Alto Networks' best practice deployment guidelines.

How does IONIX help customers track and respond to CVE-2024-0012?

IONIX tracks CVE-2024-0012 and provides customers with updated information in the threat center of the IONIX portal. On November 19, IONIX added a full exploit simulation model based on exploits used in the wild, enabling customers to identify impacted assets and prioritize remediation.

Product Information

What does IONIX do?

IONIX is an External Exposure Management platform designed to identify exposed assets and validate exploitable vulnerabilities from an attacker's perspective. It enables security teams to prioritize critical remediation activities by cutting through the flood of alerts. Key features include complete attack surface visibility, identification of potential exposed assets, validation of exposed assets at risk, and prioritization of issues by severity and context.

What products and services does IONIX offer?

IONIX specializes in cybersecurity solutions, with a platform that helps businesses manage their attack surface risk. Core features include Attack Surface Discovery, Risk Assessment, Risk Prioritization, and Risk Remediation. The platform is designed to discover all that matters, monitor changing attack surfaces, and ensure more assets are covered with less noise. For more details, visit Attack Surface Discovery, Exposure Validation, and Streamlined Risk Workflow.

What is the primary purpose of IONIX's product?

IONIX is designed to discover and secure your real attack surface and its digital supply chain. It provides tools for attack surface discovery, risk assessment, risk prioritization, and risk remediation, ensuring comprehensive cybersecurity management. Learn more at Why Ionix.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key capabilities and benefits of IONIX?

IONIX offers complete external web footprint identification, proactive security management, real attack surface visibility, continuous discovery and inventory, and streamlined remediation. These capabilities help organizations improve risk management, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), and optimize security operations. For more details, visit Why Ionix.

What integrations does IONIX support?

IONIX integrates with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto Cortex/Demisto, and AWS services including AWS Control Tower, AWS PrivateLink, and pre-trained Amazon SageMaker Models. For a full list, visit IONIX Integrations.

Does IONIX offer an API?

Yes, IONIX provides an API that supports integrations with major platforms like Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, and more. For details, visit IONIX Integrations.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using IONIX?

IONIX is tailored for Information Security and Cybersecurity VPs, C-level executives, IT managers, and security managers. It serves organizations across industries, including Fortune 500 companies.

What business impact can customers expect from using IONIX?

Customers can expect improved risk management, operational efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced security posture. IONIX helps visualize and prioritize hundreds of attack surface threats, streamline security operations, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), and protect brand reputation and customer trust. For more details, visit this page.

What industries are represented in IONIX's case studies?

IONIX's case studies cover industries such as Insurance and Financial Services, Energy, Critical Infrastructure, IT and Technology, and Healthcare.

Can you share specific customer success stories?

Yes, IONIX highlights several customer success stories, including:

Technical Requirements & Implementation

How long does it take to implement IONIX and how easy is it to start?

Getting started with IONIX is simple and efficient. Initial deployment takes about a week and requires only one person to implement and scan the entire network. Customers have access to onboarding resources like guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated Technical Support Team. For more details, visit this page.

What training and technical support is available for IONIX customers?

IONIX offers streamlined onboarding resources such as guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated Technical Support Team to assist customers during implementation. For more details, visit this page.

What technical documentation is available for IONIX?

IONIX provides technical documentation, including guides, datasheets, and case studies, available on their resources page. Explore these materials at IONIX Resources.

Support & Implementation

What customer service or support is available after purchasing IONIX?

IONIX provides technical support and maintenance services during the subscription term, including troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance. Customers are assigned a dedicated account manager and benefit from regular review meetings. For more details, visit this page.

How does IONIX handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

IONIX offers technical support and maintenance services during the subscription term, including assistance with troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance. Customers are assigned a dedicated account manager and benefit from regular review meetings. For more details, visit this page.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does IONIX have?

IONIX is SOC2 compliant and supports companies with their NIS-2 and DORA compliance, ensuring robust security measures and regulatory alignment.

How does IONIX ensure product security and compliance?

IONIX is SOC2 compliant and supports NIS-2 and DORA compliance, providing robust security measures and regulatory alignment for customers.

Performance & Recognition

How is IONIX rated for product performance?

IONIX has earned top ratings for product innovation, security, functionality, and usability. It was named a leader in the Innovation and Product categories of the ASM Leadership Compass for completeness of product vision and a customer-oriented, cutting-edge approach to ASM. For more details, visit this page.

What feedback have customers given about IONIX's ease of use?

Customers have rated IONIX as generally user-friendly and appreciate having a dedicated account manager for smooth communication and support.

Competition & Differentiation

How does IONIX differ from similar products in the market?

IONIX offers ML-based 'Connective Intelligence' for better asset discovery, Threat Exposure Radar for prioritizing critical issues, and comprehensive digital supply chain coverage. Unlike alternatives, IONIX reduces noise, validates risks, and provides actionable insights, ensuring maximum risk reduction and operational efficiency. Learn more at Why IONIX.

Why should a customer choose IONIX?

Customers should choose IONIX for its better discovery capabilities, focused threat exposure prioritization, comprehensive digital supply chain coverage, and streamlined remediation workflows. These features help organizations reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Learn more at Why IONIX.

Blog & Resources

Does IONIX have a blog?

Yes, IONIX maintains a blog covering cybersecurity topics, exposure management, and industry trends. Visit the IONIX Blog for the latest articles.

What kind of content is available on the IONIX blog?

The IONIX blog provides insights on exposure management, vulnerability management, continuous threat exposure management, and industry trends. Key authors include Amit Sheps and Fara Hain. Explore more at the IONIX Blog.

Customer Proof

Who are some of IONIX's customers?

IONIX's customers include Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, E.ON, Grand Canyon Education, and a Fortune 500 Insurance Company. For more details, visit IONIX Customers.

KPIs & Metrics

What KPIs and metrics are associated with the pain points IONIX solves?

Key KPIs include completeness of attack surface visibility, identification of shadow IT and unauthorized projects, remediation time targets, effectiveness of surveillance and monitoring, severity ratings for vulnerabilities, risk prioritization effectiveness, completeness of asset inventory, and frequency of updates to asset dependencies.

Value & Timing Objections

How does IONIX address value objections?

IONIX demonstrates unique benefits and immediate time-to-value, offers personalized demos, and shares real-world case studies to highlight measurable outcomes and efficiencies.

How does IONIX address timing objections?

IONIX offers flexible implementation timelines, a dedicated support team, seamless integration capabilities, and emphasizes long-term benefits and efficiencies gained by starting sooner.

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Exploitable! CVE-2024-0012 Authentication Bypass for PAN-OS

Nethanel Gelernter
Nethanel Gelernter Co-Founder and CTO LinkedIn
November 20, 2024
Alert: Zero-day vulnerability update for PAN-OS (CVE-2024-0012), an authentication bypass.

IONIX Tracks CVE-2024-0012 Authentication Bypass for PAN-OS: This post is based on ongoing security research – and will continue to be updated as we get additional information…

What is CVE-2024-0012 PAN-OS?

An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges and perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474

The CVE has a severity score of 9.3 and should be addressed as a critical issue.

The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the management web interface by restricting access to only trusted internal IP addresses according to the Palo Alto Networks recommended best practice deployment guidelines

This issue is applicable only to PAN-OS 10.2, PAN-OS 11.0, PAN-OS 11.1, and PAN-OS 11.2 software on PA-Series, VM-Series, and CN-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series) and WildFire appliances. 

Am I impacted by CVE-2024-0012?

IONIX tracked the issue since it was published and on Nov 19 added a full exploit simulation model based on exploits that are used in the wild. In this way, we can see which customers have impacted assets.

IONIX customers will see updated information in the threat center of the IONIX portal.

References

Palo Alto article
NIST article

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