What is CVE-2022-0017?

CVE-2022-0017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2022-02-10.

How severe is CVE-2022-0017?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2022-0017

An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows that enables a local attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code…

EPSS: 0.003 (17.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect App — versions 5.2, 5.1, 5.3.*
Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0017?: CVE-2022-0017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2022-02-10.
How severe is CVE-2022-0017?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.