Description
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions in support scripts. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
vmware
commercial·USaka vmware inc
Broadcom Inc.
commercial·USaka vmware by broadcom
Omnissa
commercial·USaka omnissa workspace one access connector, omnissa horizon client, workspace one access
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Apr 15, 2022
Remediation due:May 6, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
3 exploit sources identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/Mware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.html
packetstormsecurity.com
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.html
packetstormsecurity.com
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171935/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Access-Privilege-Escalation.html
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