CWE
306
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-20857

First published: Tue Feb 28 2023(Updated: )

VMware Workspace ONE Content contains a passcode bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor, with access to a users rooted device, may be able to bypass the VMware Workspace ONE Content passcode.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vmware Workspace One Content<23.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-20857?

    CVE-2023-20857 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2023-20857 affect VMware Workspace ONE Content?

    CVE-2023-20857 allows a malicious actor with access to a user's rooted device to bypass the passcode protection of VMware Workspace ONE Content.

  • What versions of VMware Workspace ONE Content are affected by CVE-2023-20857?

    CVE-2023-20857 impacts VMware Workspace ONE Content versions prior to 23.02.

  • How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-20857?

    To mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-20857, ensure that you update VMware Workspace ONE Content to version 23.02 or later.

  • Is CVE-2023-20857 exploitable without physical access?

    CVE-2023-20857 requires physical access to a user's rooted device to exploit the passcode bypass vulnerability.

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