CVE-2024-22245: Arbitrary Authentication Relay Vulnerability in Deprecated EAP Browser Plugin

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

Arbitrary Authentication Relay and Session Hijack vulnerabilities in the deprecated VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP) could allow a malicious actor that could trick a target domain user with EAP installed in their web browser into requesting and relaying service tickets for arbitrary Active Directory Service Principal Names (SPNs).

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:00 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:01 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22245?

CVE-2024-22245 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary authentication relay and session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-22245?

To mitigate CVE-2024-22245, you should immediately disable or remove the deprecated VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in from all affected systems.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-22245?

If exploited, CVE-2024-22245 could allow attackers to impersonate users and access sensitive information through authentication relay and session hijacking.

4

Is my system affected by CVE-2024-22245?

Systems utilizing the deprecated VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in are at risk from CVE-2024-22245.

5

When was CVE-2024-22245 discovered?

CVE-2024-22245 was published recently as part of VMware's ongoing security updates addressing vulnerabilities in their products.

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