What is CVE-2019-17436?

CVE-2019-17436 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier.

How does CVE-2019-17436 affect Paloalto Networks Globalprotect?

CVE-2019-17436 affects Paloalto Networks Globalprotect versions 5.0.4 and earlier for Linux and Mac OS X, as well as versions 4.1.12 and earlier for Linux and Mac OS X.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17436?

CVE-2019-17436 has a severity level of 7.1 (high).

How can non-root users overwrite root files with CVE-2019-17436?

CVE-2019-17436 allows non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-17436?

At the moment, there is no fix available for CVE-2019-17436. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Paloalto Networks Globalprotect when a fix becomes available.

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CVE-2019-17436

high

7.1

16/10/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-17436

First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )

A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<=5.0.4
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<=5.0.4
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<=4.1.12
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	<=4.1.12

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17436

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17436?
CVE-2019-17436 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier.
How does CVE-2019-17436 affect Paloalto Networks Globalprotect?
CVE-2019-17436 affects Paloalto Networks Globalprotect versions 5.0.4 and earlier for Linux and Mac OS X, as well as versions 4.1.12 and earlier for Linux and Mac OS X.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17436?
CVE-2019-17436 has a severity level of 7.1 (high).
How can non-root users overwrite root files with CVE-2019-17436?
CVE-2019-17436 allows non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-17436?
At the moment, there is no fix available for CVE-2019-17436. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Paloalto Networks Globalprotect when a fix becomes available.

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