Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware AirWatch



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2017-4930
CVE-2017-4931
CVE-2017-4932
CWE-ID CWE-79
CWE-284
CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 AirWatch Console
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

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

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU9173

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4930

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Update to version AirWatch Console 9.2.0.

Vulnerable software versions

AirWatch Console: 9.0 - 9.1.4

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU9174

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4931

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to modify log files on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the AirWatch Console. A remote attacker can add data to the target enrolled device's CSV log files.

Mitigation

Update to version AirWatch Console 9.2.0.

Vulnerable software versions

AirWatch Console: 9.0 - 9.1.4

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU9175

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 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

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

CPE2.3 External links

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


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.



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