SB2018061202 - Remote code execution in VMware AirWatch Agent
Published: June 12, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018061202
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6968)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated administrative attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in the real time File Manager function. A remote attacker can create files in the Agent sandbox and other publicly accessible directories (e.g., SD card) and execute execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.