Local User Privilege Escalation in VMware Identity Manager and vRealize Automation
CVE-2016-5335

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 August 2016

Summary

Local users of VMware Identity Manager and vRealize Automation are able to exploit certain unpatched vectors to gain root access within the system. This vulnerability affects versions of VMware Identity Manager prior to 2.7 and vRealize Automation prior to 7.1, potentially compromising system integrity and security by allowing unauthorized users elevated rights.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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