CVE-2021-3038 (GCVE-0-2021-3038)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-20 03:15 – Updated: 2024-09-16 17:49
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Summary
A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows systems allows a limited Windows user to send specifically-crafted input to the GlobalProtect app that results in a Windows blue screen of death (BSOD) error. This issue impacts: GlobalProtect app 5.1 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.1.8; GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.4.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-248 - Uncaught Exception
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App Affected: 5.1 , < 5.1.8 (custom)
Affected: 5.2 , < 5.2.4 (custom)
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Credits
Palo Alto Networks thanks Christophe Schleypen from NCIA / NCIRC for discovering and reporting this issue.
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