SB2024112602 - Privilege escalation in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app
Published: November 26, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024112602
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5921)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation that enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. A local user can force the application to connect to a malicious server, install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.