CVE-2017-15870

Description

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Agent before 4.0.3 allows attackers with administration rights on the local station to gain SYSTEM privileges via vectors involving "image path execution hijacking."

6.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.19%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102083	vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15870

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15870?: CVE-2017-15870 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-15870?: To fix CVE-2017-15870, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-15870 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-15870 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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