SB2024112602 - Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app

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SB2024112602 - Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app

Published: November 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112602
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5921)

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

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 improper certificate validation that enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. A local user can force the application to connect to a malicious server, install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References