SB2024101022 - Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app
Published: October 10, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024101022
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Execution with unnecessary privileges (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9473)
CWE-ID: CWE-250 - Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.