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.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
7.80
Severity 3.x
HIGH
Base Score 2.0
6.90
Severity 2.0
MEDIUM
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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page