QID 376413

Date Published: 2022-03-10

QID 376413: Palo Alto Networks (GlobalProtect App) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (GPC-14404, GPC-13685, GPC-14747)

The GlobalProtect app provides a simple way to extend the enterprise security policies out to mobile endpoints.

An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that enables a local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon under certain circumstances.

Affected Versions:
GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 5.2.9


QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):

This QID looks for the vulnerable version of PAN-OS



NOTE:This issue is applicable only to devices configured to use the GlobalProtect Connect Before Logon feature.

An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that enables a local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon under certain circumstances.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.9 severity.
    • Solution

    Refer to GPC-14404, GPC-13685, GPC-14747 for more information about patching this vulnerability.

    Workaround:
    There are no known workarounds for this issue.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 376413

    CVE-2022-0016 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GPC-14404, GPC-13685, GPC-14747 URL Logo security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0016
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