CVE-2020-2032: GlobalProtect App: File race condition vulnerability leads to local privilege escalation during upgrade

Published Jun 10, 2020
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Updated

A race condition vulnerability Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a local limited Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This issue can be exploited only while performing a GlobalProtect app upgrade. This issue affects: GlobalProtect app 5.0 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.0.10 on Windows; GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.4 on Windows.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=5.0.0<5.0.10
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=5.1.0<5.1.4

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.0.10, GlobalProtect app 5.1.4, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.

Event History

Jun 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-2032?

CVE-2020-2032 is a race condition vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows, allowing a local limited Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges.

2

How does CVE-2020-2032 affect GlobalProtect app?

CVE-2020-2032 affects GlobalProtect app 5.0 versions earlier than 5.0.10 and GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than 5.1.4 on Windows.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-2032?

CVE-2020-2032 has a severity level of high.

4

How can CVE-2020-2032 be exploited?

CVE-2020-2032 can be exploited only during a GlobalProtect app upgrade.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-2032?

Yes, upgrading to GlobalProtect app version 5.0.10 or 5.1.4 or later will fix the vulnerability.

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