Vulnerability identifier: #VU15157

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6979

CWE-ID: CWE-592

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AirWatch Console
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to  SAML authentication bypass during device enrollment. A remote attacker can impersonate an authorized SAML session if certificate-based authentication is enabled and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
The vulnerability has been fixed in the versions 9.1.5.6 , 9.2.3.27, 9.3.0.25, 9.4.0.22, 9.5.0.16, 9.6.0.7, 9.7.0.3.

Vulnerable software versions

AirWatch Console: All versions

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0024.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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