Improper access control in GlobalProtect Agent - CVE-2024-2431
Published: March 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87516
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-2024-2431
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to disable the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local non-privileged user can disable the GlobalProtect app in configurations that allow a user to disable GlobalProtect with a passcode.
Affected software
GlobalProtect Agent
How to mitigate CVE-2024-2431
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect Agent - addressed in versions 5.1.12, 5.2.13, 6.0.4, 6.1.1