Vulnerability identifier: #VU26739
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GlobalProtect Agent
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an unquoted search path in the Windows release of GlobalProtect Agent. A local user with file creation privileges on the root of the OS disk (C:\) or to Program Files directory can gain system privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GlobalProtect Agent: All versions
External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1988
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.