VMware ESXi contains an unauthorized access vulnerability due to VMX having access to settingsd authorization tickets. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may be able to access settingsd service running as a high privileged user.
References
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0004.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0004.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
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References | () https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0004.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2022-02-16 17:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:49
NVD link : CVE-2021-22042
Mitre link : CVE-2021-22042
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-22042
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Products Affected
vmware
- esxi
- cloud_foundation
CWE
CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization