CVE-2024-2432: GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2024
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Updated

A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices enables a local user to execute programs with elevated privileges. However, execution requires that the local user is able to successfully exploit a race condition.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=5.1.0<5.1.12
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=6.0.0<6.0.8
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows>=6.1.0<6.1.2
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows=6.2.0

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.12, GlobalProtect app 6.0.8, GlobalProtect app 6.1.2, GlobalProtect app 6.2.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions on Windows.

Event History

Mar 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2432?

CVE-2024-2432 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2432?

To fix CVE-2024-2432, ensure that you are using the latest version of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-2432?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-2432 include unauthorized execution of programs with elevated privileges on affected Windows devices.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-2432?

CVE-2024-2432 affects local users of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices.

5

What exploit conditions are needed for CVE-2024-2432?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-2432 requires the local user to successfully exploit a race condition.

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