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CVE-2022-0017

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

Published
Last modified
published
Not listed in CISA KEV
Fix
Fixed in 5.2.5, 5.1.10
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App

    From 5.2 · fixed in 5.2.5; From 5.1 · fixed in 5.1.10

  • Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App

    Version range not reported

References 1

security.paloaltonetworks.com