CVE-2021-3038
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CVE-2021-3038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows systems allows a limited Windows user to send specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.8; GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows systems allows a limited Windows user to send specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.8; GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.4.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Globalprotect | >= 5.1.0, < 5.1.8 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Globalprotect | >= 5.2.0, < 5.2.4 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3038Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3038Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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