CVE-2022-0017

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.

Risk Information

Base Score

7.8

MODERATE

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Score

Exploitation Probability

0.039

Associated Vulnerability

Vulnerability	OS Platform
Vulnerabilities CVE-2022-0017,CVE-2022-0018,CVE-2022-0019,CVE-2024-5915 are affected in Global Protect (Microsoft Store) 5.1.9	Windows
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following) Vulnerability (CVE-2022-0017)	NCM

Patch Details

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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234