SB2016082401 - Two vulnerabilities in VMware Identity Manager and vRealize Automation

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5336)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability is caused by unknown error in vRealize Automation. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable appliance.

2) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5335)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error in Identity Manager and vRealize Automation. A local user can elevate his privileges to root.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to gain root privileges and complete control over vulnerable appliance.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0013.html