CVE-2019-17436: High severity palo alto networks globalprotect vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Linux<=5.0.4
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Macos<=5.0.4
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Linux<=4.1.12
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Macos<=4.1.12

Event History

Oct 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17436?

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

4

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.

5

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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