#VU60486 Insufficiently protected credentials in GlobalProtect Agent - CVE-2022-0019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60486

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0019

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect Agent
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to hashed credentials of GlobalProtect users that saved their password during previous GlobalProtect app sessions are accessible by other users on the system. A local user can obtain hashed credentials and recover the password.

Note, the vulnerability affects Linux clients only.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GlobalProtect Agent: 5.1.0 - 5.3.1

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0019

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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.