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.
Fixes

Solution

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.9 on Windows, GlobalProtect app 5.2.8 on Windows and on Universal Windows Platform, GlobalProtect app 5.3.1 on Linux, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.


Workaround

There are no known workarounds for this issue.

History

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: palo_alto

Published:

Updated: 2024-09-17T01:35:48.767Z

Reserved: 2021-01-06T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2021-3057

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Status : Modified

Published: 2021-10-13T16:15:07.783

Modified: 2024-11-21T06:20:52.090

Link: CVE-2021-3057

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