Vulnerability Details CVE-2022-0017
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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.001
EPSS Ranking 32.2%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.0
CVSS v2 Score 6.9
References
Products affected by CVE-2022-0017
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.0
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.1
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.2
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.4
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.8
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.9
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.2
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.2.0
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.2.1
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.2.2
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.2.3
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cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.2.4
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-