CVE-2022-0017CWE-59

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

High · published February 10, 2022

CVSS v3.1
7.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
19.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00276 · 19.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-59 · Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Published
2022-02-10T18:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 18:10Z
    GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
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