Execution with unnecessary privileges in GlobalProtect app for Windows - CVE-2024-9473
Published: October 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98349
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-2024-9473
CWE-ID: CWE-250
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 insecure repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Affected software
GlobalProtect app for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-9473
Install updates from vendor's website.
GlobalProtect app for Windows - update to 6.2.5