CVE-2020-1988

Summary

An unquoted search path vulnerability in the Windows release of Global Protect Agent allows an authenticated local user with file creation privileges on the root of the OS disk (C:) or to Program Files directory to gain system privileges. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Agent 5.0 versions before 5.0.5; 4.1 versions before 4.1.13 on Windows;

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Palo Alto NetworksGlobal Protect Agent5.0 < 5.0.5affected
Palo Alto NetworksGlobal Protect Agent4.1 < 4.1.13affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-428: CWE-428 Unquoted Search Path or Element

Workarounds

Do not grant file creation privileges on the root of the OS disk (C:) or 'Program Files' directory to unprivileged users.

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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