Description
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on Linux devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.
The GlobalProtect app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect App | 6.2.0 – < 6.2.9, 6.1.0, 6.0.0 | 6.2.9 |
| Palo Alto Networks | GlobalProtect UWP App | — | All |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2025-1661 Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jul 29, 2025
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2179 vendor-advisory