Vulnerability Description
The VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management Console (A/W Console) 9.7.x prior to 9.7.0.3, 9.6.x prior to 9.6.0.7, 9.5.x prior to 9.5.0.16, 9.4.x prior to 9.4.0.22, 9.3.x prior to 9.3.0.25, 9.2.x prior to 9.2.3.27, and 9.1.x prior to 9.1.5.6 contains a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability which can be leveraged during device enrollment. This vulnerability may allow for a malicious actor to impersonate an authorized SAML session if certificate-based authentication is enabled. This vulnerability is also relevant if certificate-based authentication is not enabled, but the outcome of exploitation is limited to an information disclosure (Important Severity) in those cases.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Airwatch Console | >= 9.1.0.0, < 9.1.5.6 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041808Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0024.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041808Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0024.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6979?
CVE-2018-6979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). The VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management Console (A/W Console) 9.7.x prior to 9.7.0.3, 9.6.x prior to 9.6.0.7, 9.5.x prior to 9.5.0.16, 9.4.x prior to 9.4.0.22, 9.3.x prior to 9.3.0.25, 9....
How severe is CVE-2018-6979?
CVE-2018-6979 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Airwatch Console.