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Rewterz Threat Advisory –Multiple VMware Security Vulnerabilities

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2021-22002

VMware Workspace One Access and Identity Manager, allow the /cfg web app and diagnostic endpoints, on port 8443, to be accessed via port 443 using a custom host header.A malicious actor with network access to port 443 could tamper with host headers to facilitate access to the /cfg web app, in addition a malicious actor could access /cfg diagnostic endpoints without authentication

CVE-2021-22003

VMware Workspace One Access and Identity Manager, unintentionally provide a login interface on port 7443. A malicious actor with network access to port 7443 may attempt user enumeration or brute force the login endpoint, which may or may not be practical based on lockout policy configuration and password complexity for the target account.

Impact

  • Credential Theft
  • Information Theft
  • Unauthorized Access

Affected Vendors

VMware

Affected Products

  • vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager version 8.x
  • VMware Cloud Foundation 4.x

Remediation

Refer to VMware Security Advisory for the patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information.

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0016.html

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