Vulnerability identifier: #VU9175

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4932

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AirWatch Launcher for Android
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the AirWatch Launcher for Android. A local attacker can gain privileged access to the system and perform arbitrary actions.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.2.2.

Vulnerable software versions

AirWatch Launcher for Android: All versions

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0016.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.