Incorrect privilege assignment in GlobalProtect App for Linux - CVE-2025-2179
Published: July 30, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU113447
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2179
CWE-ID: CWE-266
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
GlobalProtect App for Linux
How to mitigate CVE-2025-2179
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect App for Linux - update to 6.2.9