Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app



Published: 2024-08-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-5915
CWE-ID CWE-732
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		GlobalProtect app
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU96011

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5915

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect app: 5.1.0 - 6.3.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5915


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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