VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-0017

CVSS score7 HIGH
EPSS probability0.28%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2022-02-10
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • psirt@paloaltonetworks.com: CWE-59
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-59

Primary references