CVE-2026-0314: GlobalProtect App: Local Denial of Service (DoS) on Windows (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Oct 14, 2026
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Updated

A type confusion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on Windows enables a local user with low privileges to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

The GlobalProtect™ app on Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected by this vulnerability.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App<6.3.3-h16, =6.3.0, <6.2.8-h15, =6.2.0, <6.0.15, =6.0.0
6.3.3-h166.2.8-h156.0.15
Microsoft Windows*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Linux Linux*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Apple macOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Apple iOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Google Android*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.3-h16Fixed in 6.2.8-h15Fixed in 6.0.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.15
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.8-h15
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.3-h16

Event History

Oct 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are affected?

The vulnerability affects the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows. GlobalProtect apps on Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS are not affected.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker must be a local Windows user with low privileges. The provided information does not indicate that remote access or user interaction is required.

3

What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can cause a denial-of-service condition in the GlobalProtect app. The supplied severity vector indicates availability impact without stated confidentiality or integrity impact.

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