CVE-2022-0017 — GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
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 di…
Published: 2022-02-10 · CVSS: 7.0 · CVSS 3.1
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.
Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7