Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2020-3943
CVE-2020-3944
CVE-2020-3945
CWE-ID CWE-16
CWE-287
CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Configuration

EUVDB-ID: #VU25443

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3943

CWE-ID: CWE-16 - Configuration

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software uses a JMX RMI service which is not securely configured. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in vRealize Operations, with the Horizon Adapter running.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter: 6.0.0 - 6.7.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0003.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU25444

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3944

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software has an improper trust store configuration. A remote attacker can bypass Adapter authentication.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter: 6.6.0 - 6.7.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0003.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU25445

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3945

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect pairing implementation between the vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter and Horizon View. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter: 6.6.0 - 6.7.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0003.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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