A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app that enables a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacker or a rogue… (CVE-2026-0297)
CVE-2026-0297 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app. It allows a man-in-the-middle attacker or a rogue gateway to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges (SYSTEM on Windows, root on macOS and Linux). No patch or remediation details are currently provided. The vulnerability is rated medium severity based on available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the GlobalProtect app by Palo Alto Networks. Exploitation can be performed by a man-in-the-middle attacker or a rogue gateway, leading to disruption of system processes and potential arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack complexity is low, no user interaction is required, and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in disruption of system processes and arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges on Windows and root privileges on macOS and Linux. This could allow an attacker to fully control affected systems running the vulnerable GlobalProtect app.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app that enables a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacker or a rogue… (CVE-2026-0297)
Description
CVE-2026-0297 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app. It allows a man-in-the-middle attacker or a rogue gateway to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges (SYSTEM on Windows, root on macOS and Linux). No patch or remediation details are currently provided. The vulnerability is rated medium severity based on available data.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the GlobalProtect app by Palo Alto Networks. Exploitation can be performed by a man-in-the-middle attacker or a rogue gateway, leading to disruption of system processes and potential arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack complexity is low, no user interaction is required, and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in disruption of system processes and arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges on Windows and root privileges on macOS and Linux. This could allow an attacker to fully control affected systems running the vulnerable GlobalProtect app.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-pc3v-5r9c-7gm7
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-0297"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a7e0384bf8831d5398fabfb
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 17:48:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 18:19:43 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 00:41:09 UTC
Views: 6
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