Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU113447

#VU113447 Incorrect privilege assignment in GlobalProtect App for Linux - CVE-2025-2179

Published: July 30, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU113447

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2179

CWE-ID: CWE-266

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect App for Linux

Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment on Linux devices. A local unprivileged user can disable the application.

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