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Palo Alto Networks - Defect ID: PAN-310240

Fixed an issue where software packet buffers were completely utilized when performing a Data Loss Prevention longevity test.

Palo Alto Networks - Defect ID: PAN-310240

Fixed an issue where software packet buffers were completely utilized when performing a Data Loss Prevention longevity test.

Last updated on March 31st, 2026

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Severity: 6.4

Community: 3.7

Lifecycle: 10.0

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The earliest recollection of this bug is traced back to PAN-OS 12.1.6 - March 31, 2026. This bug is fixed in PAN-OS versions 12.1.6. Fixed an issue where software packet buffers were completely utilized when performing a Data Loss Prevention longevity test. For more information: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/ngfw/release-notes/12-1/pan-os-12-1-6-known-and-addressed-issues/pan-os-12-1-6-addressed-issues

Change history

2026-03-31 Added: 12.1.6

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Palo Alto Networks - Defect ID: PAN-310240

Fixed an issue where software packet buffers were completely utilized when performing a Data Loss Prevention longevity test.

Palo Alto Networks - Defect ID: PAN-310240

Fixed an issue where software packet buffers were completely utilized when performing a Data Loss Prevention longevity test.

Last updated on March 31st, 2026

BugZero Risk Score6.3 Medium

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