#VU57345 Stack-based buffer overflow in GlobalProtect Agent - CVE-2021-3057
Published: October 13, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU57345
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3057
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect Agent
GlobalProtect Agent
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker with ability to perform MitM attack can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.