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CVE-2022-0017

GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation

Published: Feb 10, 2022Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-59
NVD MITRE
7.0CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 82.3%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
0 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows that enables a local attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges under certain circumstances. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.10 on Windows. GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.5 on Windows. This issue does not affect GlobalProtect app on other platforms.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-59

Affected Products

GlobalProtect AppPalo Alto NetworksSecurity Products
globalprotectpaloaltonetworksSecurity Products
GlobalProtect Agent for WindowsPalo Alto Networks Inc.Security Products
palo alto networkscommercialUSSecurity Productsaka pan-os, prisma access, cloud ngfw
paloaltonetworkscommercialUSSecurity Productsaka palo alto networks, panw
palo alto networks inc.commercialUSSecurity Productsaka paloaltonetworks, pan inc.

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Exploitability

0 exploit sources identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017
security.paloaltonetworks.com
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017
security.paloaltonetworks.com
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0017
nvd.nist.gov

Timeline

Published
Feb 10, 2022
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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