SRC-2022-0011 : VMware Workspace ONE Access gatherConfig.hzn Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

2022-02-2500:00:00

Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Qihoo 360 Vulnerability Research Institute

srcincite.io

7.8 High

CVSS3

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

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

7.2 High

CVSS2

Access Vector

LOCAL

Access Complexity

LOW

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

COMPLETE

Integrity Impact

COMPLETE

Availability Impact

COMPLETE

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

0.001 Low

EPSS

Percentile

32.4%

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Vulnerability Details:

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VMware Workspace ONE Access. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within gatherConfig.hzn script. The issue results from allowing attackers to take ownership of sensitive files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Affected Vendors:

VMWare

Affected Products:

Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, vRealize Automation

Vendor Response:

VMWare has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: <https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.html>
Proof of Concept:
<https://github.com/sourceincite/hekate>