CVE-2022-0017— GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2022-0017
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows that enables a local attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges under certain circumstances. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.10 on Windows. GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.5 on Windows. This issue does not affect GlobalProtect app on other platforms.
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
在文件访问前对链接解析不恰当(链接跟随)
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Title
GlobalProtect 后置链接漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect是美国Palo Alto Networks公司的一套网络防护软件。该软件可提供防火墙监控及威胁预防等功能。 Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect应用程序在Windows上存在后置链接漏洞，本地攻击者可利用该漏洞能够破坏系统进程，并可能在某些情况下使用系统特权执行任意代码。以下产品及版本受到影响：Windows下GlobalProtect app 5.1.10之前的5.1.x版本，GlobalProtect app
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 5.2 ~ 5.2.5 | - | |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 5.3.* | - |
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- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017x_refsource_MISC
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0017
Same Patch Batch · Palo Alto Networks · 2022-02-10 · 7 CVEs total
| CVE-2022-0016 | 7.4 HIGH | GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon |
| CVE-2022-0020 | 6.8 MEDIUM | Cortex XSOAR: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Web Interface |
| CVE-2022-0011 | 6.5 MEDIUM | PAN-OS: URL Category Exceptions Match More URLs Than Intended in URL Filtering |
| CVE-2022-0018 | 6.1 MEDIUM | GlobalProtect App: Information Exposure Vulnerability When Connecting to GlobalProtect Por |
| CVE-2022-0019 | 4.7 MEDIUM | GlobalProtect App: Insufficiently Protected Credentials Vulnerability on Linux |
| CVE-2022-0021 | 3.3 LOW | GlobalProtect App: Information Exposure Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon |
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