Vulnerability identifier: #VU58104

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22048

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) authentication mechanism. A remote authenticated user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 6.7 - 7.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0025.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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