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PUBLISHED DATE: April 11, 2025CVE-2025-0121:
A null pointer dereference...

CVSS:
6.8
EPSS:
1.80%
Exploitability:
0
In KEV:
No
Description

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex® XDR agent on Windows devices allows a low-privileged local Windows user to crash the agent. Additionally, malware can use this vulnerability to perform malicious activity without Cortex XDR being able to detect it.

Questions to Ask Vendors
  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2025-0121, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2025-0121 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
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