CVE-2021-22042 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-22042 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 16/02/2022 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: vmware | Vendor: n/a | Product: VMware ESXi and VMware Cloud Foundation
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-22042 Description

VMware ESXi contains an unauthorized access vulnerability due to VMX having access to settingsd authorization tickets. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may be able to access settingsd service running as a high privileged user.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Unauthorized access vulnerability
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).