Multiple vulnerabilities in several VMWare products



| Updated: 2022-05-26
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-22972
CVE-2022-22973
CWE-ID CWE-287
CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 VMware Workspace One Access
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

VMware Identity Manager
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
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

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU63406

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22972

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the UI when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the application.

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

Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 7.6

Cloud Foundation: 4.0 - 4.3.1.1

vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: 8.0 - 8.4.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88438
https://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0014-questions-answers-faq


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU63407

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22973

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

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

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.html
https://core.vmware.com/vmsa-2022-0014-questions-answers-faq
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88438


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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