CVE-2019-17436
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CVE-2019-17436 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability exists in GlobalProtect Agent for Linux and Mac OS X version 5.0.4 and earlier and version 4.1.12 and earlier, that can allow non-root users to overwrite root files on the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Globalprotect | <= 5.0.4 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Globalprotect | <= 4.1.12 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17436Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-17436Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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