Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2024-5915
Published: August 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96011
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5915
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges.
Affected software
GlobalProtect app for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-5915
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect app for Windows - addressed in versions 6.1.5, 6.2.4