Vulnerability identifier: #VU66321

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22983

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Workstation: 16.0 - 16.2.3

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0023.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.