Vulnerability identifier: #VU63407
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace ONE Access
Server applications /
Directory software, identity management
VMware Identity Manager
Server applications /
Directory software, identity management
Cloud Foundation
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
VMware Workspace ONE Access: 21.08.0.0 - 21.08.0.1
VMware Identity Manager: 3.3.3 - 3.3.6
Cloud Foundation: 4.0 - 4.3.1.1
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1 Patch 2
External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.html
http://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0014-questions-answers-faq
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88438
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.