What is CVE-2019-17435?

CVE-2019-17435 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows.

What versions of the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows are affected by CVE-2019-17435?

The GlobalProtect Agent for Windows versions 5.0.3 and earlier, and 4.1.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-17435.

How does CVE-2019-17435 impact the affected software?

CVE-2019-17435 allows the auto-update feature to be exploited, allowing modification of the GlobalProtect Agent MSI installer package before installation.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17435?

CVE-2019-17435 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

How can I learn more about CVE-2019-17435?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-17435 at the following reference: [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435)

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CVE-2019-17435

medium

5.5

16/10/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-17435

First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )

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.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<=5.0.3
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<=4.1.12

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17435?
CVE-2019-17435 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows.
What versions of the GlobalProtect Agent for Windows are affected by CVE-2019-17435?
The GlobalProtect Agent for Windows versions 5.0.3 and earlier, and 4.1.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-17435.
How does CVE-2019-17435 impact the affected software?
CVE-2019-17435 allows the auto-update feature to be exploited, allowing modification of the GlobalProtect Agent MSI installer package before installation.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17435?
CVE-2019-17435 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
How can I learn more about CVE-2019-17435?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-17435 at the following reference: [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17435)

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