SB2021111014 - Privilege escalation in VMware vCenter Server 



SB2021111014 - Privilege escalation in VMware vCenter Server

Published: November 10, 2021 Updated: November 23, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111014
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22048)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) authentication mechanism. A remote authenticated user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.