Broken Authentication Issue in VMware Horizon DaaS
CVE-2018-6960

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Horizon Daas
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2018

Summary

VMware Horizon DaaS versions 7.x before 8.0.0 are susceptible to a broken authentication vulnerability. This flaw may allow an authenticated user to effectively bypass two-factor authentication mechanisms. To exploit this issue, an attacker must already possess a legitimate user account on the Horizon DaaS platform, making it crucial for users to review their authentication protocols and access controls.

Affected Version(s)

Horizon DaaS 7.x before 8.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103938
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0010...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040731
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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