CVE-2019-1573: Information Disclosure in GlobalProtect Agent

Published Apr 9, 2019
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Updated

GlobalProtect Agent 4.1.0 for Windows and GlobalProtect Agent 4.1.10 and earlier for macOS may allow a local authenticated attacker who has compromised the end-user account and gained the ability to inspect memory, to access authentication and/or session tokens and replay them to spoof the VPN session and gain access as the user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows<=4.1.0
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Macos<=4.1.10

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect Agent 4.1.1 and later for Windows, and GlobalProtect Agent 4.1.11 and later for macOS.

Event History

Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-1573?

CVE-2019-1573 is a vulnerability in GlobalProtect Agent 4.1.0 for Windows and GlobalProtect Agent 4.1.10 and earlier for macOS that allows a local authenticated attacker to access authentication and/or session tokens.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1573?

CVE-2019-1573 has a severity rating of low (2.5).

3

How does CVE-2019-1573 work?

CVE-2019-1573 allows a local authenticated attacker who has compromised the end-user account to inspect memory and access authentication/session tokens, which can be replayed to spoof the VPN session.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-1573?

Yes, PaloAlto Networks has released updates to address this vulnerability. Please refer to their official website for the latest patches.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-1573?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-1573 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107868, [2] https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0005, [3] https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1573

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