Advisory Details

January 18th, 2023

VMware vRealize Operations CaSA Improper Privilege Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-23-054
ZDI-CAN-17957

CVE ID CVE-2022-31707
CVSS SCORE 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS VMware
AFFECTED PRODUCTS vRealize
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VMware vRealize Operations. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the configuration of CaSA. A crafted administrator command can trigger execution of a privileged operation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS VMware has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0034.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-08-31 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-01-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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