Which versions of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app are affected by CVE-2021-3038?

CVE-2021-3038 impacts GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions between 5.1.0 and 5.1.8, as well as GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions between 5.2.0 and 5.2.4.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3038?

CVE-2021-3038 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

Is there any additional information available on CVE-2021-3038?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-3038 at the following reference link: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3038

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CVE-2021-3038

medium

5.5

CWE

20 248

14/4/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-3038: GlobalProtect App: Windows VPN kernel driver denial of service (DoS)

Q: What is CVE-2021-3038?

CVE-2021-3038 is a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows systems.

Q: How does CVE-2021-3038 affect Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app?

CVE-2021-3038 allows a limited Windows user to send specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error.

First published: Wed Apr 14 2021(Updated: )

A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows systems allows a limited Windows user to send specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.8; GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.4.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	>=5.1.0<5.1.8
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	>=5.2.0<5.2.4

Remedy

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.8, GlobalProtect app 5.2.4, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3038

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3038?
CVE-2021-3038 is a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows systems.
How does CVE-2021-3038 affect Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app?
CVE-2021-3038 allows a limited Windows user to send specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error.
Which versions of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app are affected by CVE-2021-3038?
CVE-2021-3038 impacts GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions between 5.1.0 and 5.1.8, as well as GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions between 5.2.0 and 5.2.4.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3038?
CVE-2021-3038 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
Is there any additional information available on CVE-2021-3038?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-3038 at the following reference link: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3038

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