VDB-196642 · CVE-2022-22962 · VMSA-2022-0012

VMware Horizon Client prior 2203 on Linux symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in VMware Horizon Client on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-22962. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VMware Horizon Client on Linux. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 04/07/2022 as VMSA-2022-0012. The advisory is available at vmware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-22962. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2203 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

VMware

Name

Horizon Client

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.vmware.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Horizon Client 2203

Timelineinfo

01/10/2022 🔍
04/07/2022 +86 days 🔍
04/07/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/09/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2022-0012
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-22962 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-22962
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-196642
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 04/07/2022 20:27
Updated: 04/09/2022 08:33
Changes: 04/07/2022 20:27 (38), 04/09/2022 08:33 (1)
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