Vulnerability identifier: #VU60191

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22939

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cloud Foundation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to VMware Cloud Foundation SDDC Manager logs credentials in plain-text within multiple log files. A local user with root access to the system can view logins and passwords of other users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cloud Foundation: 3.0 - 4.3.1

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0003.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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