CVE-2022-0017

Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-59 Link Following
Publication date:
10/02/2022
Last modified:
17/02/2022

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.

Vulnerable products and versions

CPE From Up to
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* 5.1 (including) 5.1.10 (excluding)
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* 5.2 (including) 5.2.5 (excluding)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


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