What is CVE-2022-0016?

CVE-2022-0016 is an improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability that exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app.

How severe is CVE-2022-0016?

CVE-2022-0016 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-0016?

The Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app versions 5.2 through 5.2.9 are affected by CVE-2022-0016.

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-0016?

A local attacker can escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app under certain circumstances.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-0016?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-0016.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-0016

high

7.8

CWE

755 703

10/2/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2022-0016: GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon

First published: Thu Feb 10 2022(Updated: )

An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that enables a local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon under certain circumstances. This issue impacts GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.9 on Windows and MacOS. This issue does not affect the GlobalProtect app on other platforms.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect	>=5.2<5.2.9
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.2.9 on Windows and MacOS, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0016?
CVE-2022-0016 is an improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability that exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app.
How severe is CVE-2022-0016?
CVE-2022-0016 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-0016?
The Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app versions 5.2 through 5.2.9 are affected by CVE-2022-0016.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-0016?
A local attacker can escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app under certain circumstances.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-0016?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-0016.

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