Islamabad: A DNS vulnerability has been identified in the internet security firm “Palo Alto Networks,” which has raised concerns about the potential compromise of sensitive data and networks designed to prevent cyberattacks.
The “National Cyber Emergency Response Team” working under the Cabinet Division in Pakistan has issued an advisory regarding the issue.
According to the advisory, the vulnerability can be exploited, which may lead to devices ceasing to function. Traffic inspection, firewall capabilities, and DNS services may be disrupted. Enterprises and cloud systems could potentially be impacted by this issue.
The advisory states that networks safeguarding against cyberattacks could be compromised. The concerned company has released updates to address the problem urgently.
Immediate attention and security measures are required to protect devices and networks. The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has recommended updating software as a precautionary measure.
