Vulnerability · Published Feb 10, 2022 · Assigned by palo_alto

CVE-2022-0017GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation

High 7.0

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in GlobalProtect App from Palo Alto Networks. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 20% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.0High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 79.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Palo Alto Networks	GlobalProtect App	5.2 – before 5.2.55.1 – before 5.1.10
Palo Alto Networks	GlobalProtect App	see references

Weakness: CWE-59 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017 x_refsource_MISC