Execution with unnecessary privileges in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2024-9473

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Execution with unnecessary privileges in GlobalProtect app - CVE-2024-9473

Published: October 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98349
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-2024-9473
CWE-ID: CWE-250
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 insecure repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-9473

Install updates from vendor's website.

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