CVE-2022-0017
CVE.org · Published
- Record status
- Published
- Identifier year (not publication year)
- 2022
- Source publication
- Source updated
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- Source snapshot
- cve_2026-10-24_midnight_baseline ·
CNA source text (English)
GlobalProtect App: Improper Link Resolution Vulnerability Leads to Local Privilege Escalation
An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows that enables a local attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges under certain circumstances. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.10 on Windows. GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.5 on Windows. This issue does not affect GlobalProtect app on other platforms.
Scoped product and version facts
Fix information unknown; no fixed version is derived here. Missing information does not prove that no fix exists.
Exploitation unknown; this catalogue does not assess exploitation.
GlobalProtect App
- Vendor
- Palo Alto Networks
- Product
- GlobalProtect App
- Platforms
- Windows
- Default status
Unknown
| Version (version) | Status (status) | Version scheme (versionType) | Exclusive end (lessThan) | Inclusive end (lessThanOrEqual) | Status changes (at → status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | affected | custom | 5.2.5 | Unavailable |
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| 5.1 | affected | custom | 5.1.10 | Unavailable |
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GlobalProtect App
- Vendor
- Palo Alto Networks
- Product
- GlobalProtect App
- Platforms
- Unknown
- Default status
Unknown
| Version (version) | Status (status) | Version scheme (versionType) | Exclusive end (lessThan) | Inclusive end (lessThanOrEqual) | Status changes (at → status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3.* | unaffected | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | None listed |