CVE-2024-9473: globalprotect — Fix

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM through the use of the repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-250 CWE-250

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	5.1 — 6.2.5
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	All
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9473

Other References

https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-via-msi-installer-in-palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/ http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9473? +

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM through the use of the repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9473? +

CVE-2024-9473 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9473? +

CVE-2024-9473 affects products from paloaltonetworks, specifically: globalprotect. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9473? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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