CVE-2024-2432

GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges. However, execution requires that the local user is able to successfully exploit a race condition.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.12, GlobalProtect app 6.0.8, GlobalProtect app 6.1.2, GlobalProtect app 6.2.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions on Windows.

Category

4.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.25%
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2432

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2432?
CVE-2024-2432 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2432?
To fix CVE-2024-2432: This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.12, GlobalProtect app 6.0.8, GlobalProtect app 6.1.2, GlobalProtect app 6.2.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions on Windows.
Is CVE-2024-2432 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-2432 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-2024-2432?
CVE-2024-2432 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App.
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