CVE-2022-0017

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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.

7.8 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.9 /10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.4 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References
Link Resource
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND
OR cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

17 Feb 2022, 14:14

Type Values Removed Values Added
CWE CWE-59
First Time Paloaltonetworks
Microsoft windows
Microsoft
Paloaltonetworks globalprotect
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown 		v2 : 6.9
v3 : 7.8
References (CONFIRM) https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017 - (CONFIRM) https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017 - Vendor Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

10 Feb 2022, 19:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
Summary 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. 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.

10 Feb 2022, 18:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE
Information

Published : 2022-02-10 18:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 14:22

NVD link : CVE-2022-0017

Mitre link : CVE-2022-0017

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-0017

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Products Affected

microsoft

  • windows

paloaltonetworks

  • globalprotect
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')