The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to improper permissions of files and directories. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privilege may exploit these issues to elevate their privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170116/VMware-vCenter-vScalation-Privilege-Escalation.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
27 Sep 2021, 14:17
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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CPE | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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References | (MISC) https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : 7.2
v3 : 7.8 |
CWE | CWE-269 |
23 Sep 2021, 13:53
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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New CVE |
Information
Published : 2021-09-23 13:15
Updated : 2024-02-04 22:08
NVD link : CVE-2021-22015
Mitre link : CVE-2021-22015
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-22015
JSON object : View
Products Affected
vmware
- cloud_foundation
- vcenter_server
CWE
CWE-552
Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties