Multiple vulnerabilities in several VMWare products
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-22972 CVE-2022-22973 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
VMware Workspace ONE Access Server applications / Directory software, identity management VMware Identity Manager Server applications / Directory software, identity management Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) Server applications / Directory software, identity management Cloud Foundation Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU63406
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22972
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the UI when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the application.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVMware Workspace ONE Access: 21.08.0.0 - 21.08.0.1
VMware Identity Manager: 3.3.3 - 3.3.6
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 7.6
Cloud Foundation: 4.0 - 4.3.1.1
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1 Patch 2
External linkshttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.html
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88438
http://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0014-questions-answers-faq
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 send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU63407
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22973
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVMware Workspace ONE Access: 21.08.0.0 - 21.08.0.1
VMware Identity Manager: 3.3.3 - 3.3.6
Cloud Foundation: 4.0 - 4.3.1.1
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1 Patch 2
External linkshttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.html
http://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0014-questions-answers-faq
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88438
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
