SB2022121601 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Operations (vROps)

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31707)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the configuration of CaSA. A remote user with administrative privileges in the vROps application can gain root access on the underlying operating system.

2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31708)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the configuration of CaSA. A remote user with admin privileges in the vROps application can read sensitive information from the underlying operating system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0034.html
• https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/90232
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-054/
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-057/