Vulnerability identifier: #VU60619
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
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 VMX having access to settingsd authorization tickets. A local user with privileges within the VMX process only can access settingsd service running as a high privileged user.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0004.html
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.