CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4. It affects Palo Alto, Windows.
CVE
CVE-2022-0016
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.4
EPSS
0.21%
Palo Alto Windows
Original NVD Description
An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that enables a local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon under certain circumstances. This issue impacts GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.9 on Windows and MacOS. This issue does not affect the GlobalProtect app on other platforms.
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