Vulnerability identifier: #VU98754
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
NSX-T
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local privileged user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
NSX-T: 3.0.0 - 4.2.0.2
External links
http://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25047
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.