CVE-2021-3057
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.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.1 | 5.1.9 |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.2 | 5.2.8 |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.3 | 5.3.1 |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.0 | 5.0.x |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.0 | 5.0.8.x |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.0 | 5.0.9.x |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.0 | 5.0.10.x |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.1 | 5.1.1.x |
| paloaltonetworks / globalprotect | 5.1.0 | 5.1.4.x |
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