Security restrictions bypass in VMware Workspace ONE Launcher for Android

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU84119

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34064

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Edge Panel feature. An attacker with physical access to device can bypass implemented security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Workspace ONE Launcher for Android: before 23.11

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_workspace_one_launcher_for_android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0027.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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