Palo Alto Global Protect Agent up to 5.0.7/5.1.0 on Linux privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Palo Alto Global Protect Agent up to 5.0.7/5.1.0 on Linux. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in privileges assignment. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-1989. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Palo Alto Global Protect Agent up to 5.0.7/5.1.0 on Linux. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges assignment vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability when writing application-specific files in the Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Agent for Linux on ARM platform allows a local authenticated user to gain root privileges on the system. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Agent for Linux 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 5.1 versions before 5.1.1.

The weakness was published 04/08/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-1989 since 12/04/2019. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.0.8 or 5.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-152984. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Global Protect Agent 5.0.8/5.1.1

Timelineinfo

12/04/2019 🔍
04/08/2020 +126 days 🔍
04/09/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/18/2024 +1500 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: paloaltonetworks.com

Advisory: security.paloaltonetworks.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-1989 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-1989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152985
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2020 10:28
Updated: 05/18/2024 08:09
Changes: 04/09/2020 10:28 (38), 04/09/2020 10:33 (11), 05/18/2024 08:06 (17), 05/18/2024 08:09 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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