Arbitrary file deletion in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-0006 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-367 |
| 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.
1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
EUVDB-ID: #VU75047
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0006
CWE-ID:
CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition. A local user can delete system files.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGlobalProtect Agent: 5.2.0 - 6.1.0
External linkshttp://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
