CVE-2022-0017 HIGH

CVE-2022-0017: GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation

Vendor Palo Alto Networks
Product GlobalProtect App
Weakness CWE-59
Published February 10, 2022
Last update September 16, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 10, 2022 CVE published
September 16, 2024 Record updated

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