VMware AirWatch Console Vulnerability for Users Handling Log Files
CVE-2017-4931

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Vmware Airwatch Console (awc)
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 November 2017

What is CVE-2017-4931?

VMware AirWatch Console versions 9.x prior to 9.2.0 have a vulnerability that permits authenticated users to insert malicious data into the log files of an enrolled device. If this vulnerability is exploited, it may lead to the execution of harmful content when a user unknowingly opens a CSV file generated from the compromised logs. This poses significant security risks, highlighting the need for immediate updates to protect against such threats.

Affected Version(s)

VMware AirWatch Console (AWC) 9.x before 9.2.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039750
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101772
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-4931 : VMware AirWatch Console Vulnerability for Users Handling Log Files