SB2020040907 - Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Global Protect Agent on Linux ARM



SB2020040907 - Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Global Protect Agent on Linux ARM

Published: April 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020040907
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1989)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect privilege assignment issue when writing application-specific files. A local user can gain root privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.