QID 376559

QID 376559: Palo Alto Networks (GlobalProtect App) of the Openssl Infinite Loop Vulnerability (PAN-190175, PAN-190223)

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

The Palo Alto Networks Product Security Assurance team is evaluating the OpenSSL infinite loop vulnerability (CVE-2022-0778) as it relates to our products.

Affected Versions:
GlobalProtect App 6.0 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 6.0.1
GlobalProtect App 5.3 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 5.3.4
GlobalProtect App 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 5.2.12
GlobalProtect App 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect App 5.1.11


QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):

This QID looks for the vulnerable version of PAN-OS

The Palo Alto Networks Product Security Assurance team is evaluating the OpenSSL infinite loop vulnerability (CVE-2022-0778) as it relates to our products.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution

    Refer to PAN-190175, PAN-190223 for more information about patching this vulnerability.

    Workaround:
    Customers with a Threat Prevention subscription can block known attacks for this vulnerability by enabling Threat IDs 92409 and 92411 (Applications and Threats content update 8552). This mitigation reduces the risk of exploitation from known exploits. Customers will need to upgrade their products to a fixed version to completely remove the risk of this issue.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 376559

    CVE-2022-0778 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    PAN-190175, PAN-190223 URL Logo security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0778
    By selecting these links, you may be leaving CVEreport webspace. We have provided these links to other websites because they may have information that would be of interest to you. No inferences should be drawn on account of other sites being referenced, or not, from this page. There may be other websites that are more appropriate for your purpose. CVEreport does not necessarily endorse the views expressed, or concur with the facts presented on these sites. Further, CVEreport does not endorse any commercial products that may be mentioned on these sites. Please address comments about any linked pages to [email protected].