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CVE-2022-0017 Details

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. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.10 on Windows. GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.5 on Windows. This issue does not affect GlobalProtect app on other platforms.

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017 CVEVendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0017 [email protected]Vendor Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')[email protected]
CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
paloaltonetworks globalprotect
>= 5.1, < 5.1.10
>= 5.2, < 5.2.5

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
microsoft windows
All versions

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

5 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2022-0017
NVD Published Date:
Feb 10, 2022
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2022-0017 Details - Not Deferred