Vulnerability identifier: #VU61935

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22960

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace ONE Access
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for support scripts. A local user with access to the system can overwrite files and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Workspace ONE Access: 20.10.0.0 - 21.08.0.1

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.html
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88099
http://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23639

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.