CVE-2018-6968

The VMware AirWatch Agent for Android prior to 8.2 and AirWatch Agent for Windows Mobile prior to 6.5.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in real…

published June 11, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out for this sneaky vulnerability lurking in the VMware AirWatch Agent! Prior to version 8.2 for Android and 6.5.2 for Windows Mobile, it allows unauthorized file creation and execution in the Agent sandbox. 📂 Think of it like a hotel room where the staff accidentally left the door wide open. Anyone with a room key (or in this case, a malicious admin) could waltz right in and set up camp, creating whatever files they want. 🏨 An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create and execute malicious files, potentially compromising sensitive data or malware deployment. If a malicious administrator gains access, they could wreak havoc within the system, leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room where the staff accidentally left the door wide open. Anyone with a room key (or in this case, a malicious admin) could waltz right in and set up camp, creating whatever files they want. 🏨 This remote code execution vulnerability arises from flawed file management capabilities in the VMware AirWatch Agent, allowing unauthorized users to create and run code in sensitive directories.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create and execute malicious files, potentially compromising sensitive data or malware deployment. If a malicious administrator gains access, they could wreak havoc within the system, leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. Upgrade your VMware AirWatch Agent to version 8.2 or higher for Android and 6.5.2 or higher for Windows Mobile to close this security loophole. Regularly audit admin access rights to prevent unauthorized actions. You've got this! With these updates and a little diligence, you'll keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04900 · 92.1th percentile
Published
2018-06-11T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 22:00Z
    The VMware AirWatch Agent for Android prior to 8.2 and AirWatch Agent for Windows Mobile prior to 6.5.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in real…
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