Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-3038 |
CWE-ID | CWE-248 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
GlobalProtect Agent Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU52224
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3038
CWE-ID:
CWE-248 - Uncaught Exception
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to uncaught exception in Windows VPN kernel driver. A local user can pass specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGlobalProtect Agent: 5.1.0 - 5.2.3
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3038
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?