HIP Match for anti-malware does not work on GlobalProtect Agent

HIP Match for anti-malware does not work on GlobalProtect Agent

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Created On 04/27/22 06:45 AM - Last Modified 10/23/23 18:23 PM


Symptom


  • HIP Objects are set on cloud managed Panorama.
  • The matched objects are installed on the GlobalProtect Agent App.
  • HIP Match logs does not display the correct matched objects.
Example:
  • The following HIP Objects are configured on Panorama
    •  01.McAfee-is-installed
    •  02.McAfee-is-not-installed
    •  03.WinDefender-is-installed
    •  04.WinDefender-is-not-installed
    •  05.XDR-is-installed
    •  06.XDR-is-not-installed
HIP_Object.png
  • "Windows Defender" and "McAfee LiveSafe- Internet" are installed on the  PC with GlobalProtect App.
GP App > Settings > Host Information Profile
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  • The expected hits to be seen in the logs are
    •  01.McAfee-is-installed
    •  03.WinDefender-is-installed
    •  06.XDR-is-not-installed
 
  • When checking the logs wrong objects are matched instead of the above
GUI: Monitor > Logs > HIP Match
HIP.png
 
 


Environment


  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • PAN-OS 9.1 and above
  • HIP Objects
  • GlobalProtect Agent versions 5.2.10 and below


Cause


Software issue.

Resolution


  1. The issue is fixed under GPC-14611 in GP App version 5.2.11.
  2. Upgrading the GlobalProtect Client to the above version will resolve the issue.


Additional Information


How To Configure HIP Based Policy Enforcement

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