CVE-2019-17435

Description

A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows 5.0.3 and earlier, and GlobalProtect Agent for Windows 4.1.12 and earlier, in which the auto-update feature can allow for modification of a GlobalProtect Agent MSI installer package on disk before installation.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com

Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Agent for Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17435?: CVE-2019-17435 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17435?: To fix CVE-2019-17435, 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-2019-17435 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-17435 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-17435?: CVE-2019-17435 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Agent for Windows.

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