SB2022051838 - Multiple vulnerabilities in several VMWare products

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

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

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)

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