CVE-2024-5921

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

• cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

• https://blog.amberwolf.com/blog/2024/november/palo-alto-globalprotect---code-execution-and-privilege-escalation-via-malicious-vpn-server-cve-2024-5921/ psirt@paloaltonetworks.com ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
• https://github.com/AmberWolfCyber/NachoVPN psirt@paloaltonetworks.com Not Applicable
• https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5921 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com Vendor Advisory

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-5921.json.

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