What is the severity of CVE-2024-2432?

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

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.

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.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-2432?

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

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

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

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-2432

medium

4.5

CWE

269 362

13/3/2024

28/8/2024

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

First published: Wed Mar 13 2024(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.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect UWP App

Remedy

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.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2432

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2432?
CVE-2024-2432 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2432?
CVE-2024-2432 affects local users of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows devices.
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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