Android Root Detection Vulnerability in Airwatch Agent by VMware
CVE-2017-4895

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Airwatch Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-4895?

The Airwatch Agent for Android contains a significant vulnerability that may enable malicious actors to circumvent root detection mechanisms. When successfully exploited, this flaw allows an enrolled device to bypass critical security controls imposed by Airwatch, granting unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential to manipulate local security settings. Organizations using this software should implement necessary measures to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Airwatch Agent x.x

References

http://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-00...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95892
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037738
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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