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CVE-2022-0017

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CVE-2022-0017

Published: Feb 10, 2022

Modified: Sep 16, 2024

PUBLISHED

CVSS v3.1

7.0

HIGH

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.

VendorProductVersions

Palo Alto Networks

GlobalProtect App

affected
5.2 - < 5.2.5
affected
5.1 - < 5.1.10

Palo Alto Networks

GlobalProtect App

unaffected
5.3.*

Weaknesses (CWE)

CVSS v3.1 Details

CVSS v3.1 Vector

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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