Broken Authentication in VMware Horizon DaaS Affects User Security
CVE-2020-3977

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vmware Horizon Daas
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2020

Summary

VMware Horizon DaaS versions 7.x and 8.x prior to 8.0.1 Update 1 are impacted by a broken authentication vulnerability. This flaw can potentially allow an attacker with a legitimate account to bypass the two-factor authentication mechanism, jeopardizing user security and access controls. Proper safeguards should be implemented to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Horizon DaaS VMware Horizon DaaS (7.x and 8.x before 8.0.1 Update 1)

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0021...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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