Local Privilege Escalation in VMware Horizon Agent for Linux
CVE-2022-22964

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Vmware Horizon Agent For Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2022

What is CVE-2022-22964?

VMware Horizon Agent for Linux prior to version 22.x has a vulnerability that allows local users to escalate their privileges to root. This issue arises from a misconfigured file, which can be exploited by users to gain unauthorized access to elevated permissions. Organizations relying on this software need to review their configurations and apply the necessary updates to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Horizon Agent for Linux VMware Horizon Agent for Linux prior to 22.x

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0012...
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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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CVE-2022-22964 : Local Privilege Escalation in VMware Horizon Agent for Linux