#VU65957 Improper Authentication in VMware, Inc Client/Desktop applications


Published: 2022-08-02 | Updated: 2022-08-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65957

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31656

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Workspace ONE Access
Server applications / Directory software, identity management
VMware Identity Manager
Server applications / Directory software, identity management
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management
vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Other software / Other software solutions
Cloud Foundation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in authentication process affecting local domain users. A remote non-authenticated attacker with access to the UI can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the system.

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: 3.3.4 - 3.3.6

Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 7.6

vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1 Patch 2

Cloud Foundation: 4.2 - 4.4


External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0021.html
http://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0021-questions-answers-faq
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/89096
http://petrusviet.medium.com/dancing-on-the-architecture-of-vmware-workspace-one-access-eng-ad592ae1b6dd


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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