vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App: CVE-2022-0017: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Feb 9, 2022 | May 21, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Feb 9, 2022
Added
May 21, 2025
Modified
Mar 25, 2026
Description
An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows that enables a local attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges under certain circumstances.
Solution
palo-alto-networks-globalprotect-app-upgrade-latest
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