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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.1 High

CVE-2021-3057

GlobalProtect App: Buffer Overflow Vulnerability When Connecting to Portal or Gateway

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that enables a man-in-the-middle attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.9 on Windows; GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.8 on Windows; GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.8 on the Universal Windows Platform; GlobalProtect app 5.3 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.3.1 on Linux.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App

  • 5.1 to < 5.1.9affected
  • 5.2 to < 5.2.8affected

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App

  • 5.3 to < 5.3.1affected

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App

  • 5.2 to < 5.2.8affected

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