Low
VMSA-2022-0017
2.7
2022-06-15
2022-06-15 (Initial Advisory)
CVE-2022-22953
VMware HCX update addresses an information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2022-22953)
1. Impacted Products
VMware HCX
2. Introduction
An information disclosure vulnerability in VMware HCX was privately reported to VMware. Updates are available to remediate this vulnerability in affected VMware products.
3. Advisory Details
Description
VMware HCX contains an information disclosure vulnerability. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the low severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 2.7.
Known Attack Vectors
A malicious actor with network user access to the VMware HCX appliance may be able to gain access to sensitive information.
Resolution
To remediate CVE-2022-22953 apply the patches listed in the ‘Fixed Version’ column of the ‘Response Matrix’ below.
Workarounds
None.
Additional Documentation
None.
Notes
None.
Acknowledgements
VMware would like to thank Fernando Gallego of NCC Group for reporting this issue to us.
Response Matrix
4. References
Fixed Version(s) and Release Notes:
VMware HCX 4.3.3
Downloads and Documentation:
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-HCX/4.3.3/rn/vmware-hcx-433-release-notes/index.html
Mitre CVE Dictionary Links:
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-22953
FIRST CVSSv3 Calculator:
https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
5. Change Log
2022-06-15 VMSA-2022-0017
Initial security advisory.
6. Contact
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This Security Advisory is posted to the following lists:
security-announce@lists.vmware.com
E-mail: security@vmware.com
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