CVE-2022-22973 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.3
Vmware	Workspace One Access	20.10.0.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	4.0
Vmware	Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager	8.0

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22973?

CVE-2022-22973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.

How severe is CVE-2022-22973?

CVE-2022-22973 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22973?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Identity Manager, Vmware Workspace One Access, Linux Linux Kernel, Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager.