Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU96011

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2024-5915

Published: August 14, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96011

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5915

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Affected software:
GlobalProtect app

Detailed vulnerability description

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.

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