SB2022051838 - Multiple vulnerabilities in several VMWare products

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22972)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

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:P/U:Amber

The 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.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22973)

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:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.html
• https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88438
• https://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0014-questions-answers-faq