CVE-2022-22973
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.29%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Identity Manager | 3.3.3 |
| Vmware | Identity Manager | 3.3.4 |
| Vmware | Identity Manager | 3.3.5 |
| Vmware | Identity Manager | 3.3.6 |
| Vmware | Workspace One Access | 20.10.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workspace One Access | 20.10.0.1 |
| Vmware | Workspace One Access | 21.08.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workspace One Access | 21.08.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.0 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.1.0.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.2 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.2.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.3 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.3.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.0 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.0.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.2 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.3 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.4 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.4.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.6 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.6.1 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.6.2 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.7 |
| Vmware | Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager | 8.8 |
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22973?
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 a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22973?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-22973?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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