CVE-2022-31661
First published: Fri Aug 05 2022(Updated: )
VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain two privilege escalation vulnerabilities. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.
Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Identity Manager | =3.3.4 | |
| VMware Identity Manager | =3.3.5 | |
| VMware Identity Manager | =3.3.6 | |
| Vmware One Access | =21.08.0.0 | |
| Vmware One Access | =21.08.0.1 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Vmware Access Connector | =21.08.0.0 | |
| Vmware Access Connector | =21.08.0.1 | |
| Vmware Access Connector | =22.05 | |
| Vmware Identity Manager Connector | =3.3.4 | |
| Vmware Identity Manager Connector | =3.3.5 | |
| Vmware Identity Manager Connector | =3.3.6 | |
| Vmware Identity Manager Connector | =19.03.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31661?
CVE-2022-31661 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager, and vRealize Automation.
How severe is CVE-2022-31661?
CVE-2022-31661 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31661?
VMware Workspace ONE Access (versions 3.3.4, 3.3.5, and 3.3.6) and VMware One Access (versions 21.08.0.0 and 21.08.0.1) are affected by CVE-2022-31661.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2022-31661?
A malicious actor with local access can exploit CVE-2022-31661 to escalate privileges to 'root'.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31661?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-31661 in the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2022-0021.
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