Vulnerability identifier: #VU60618

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22043

CWE-ID: CWE-367

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware ESXi
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a Time-of-check Time-of-use vulnerability when handling temporary files. A local user with access to settingsd can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0004.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.