Moderate
VMSA-2023-0006
6.3
2023-02-28
2023-02-28 (Initial Advisory)
CVE-2023-20857
VMware Workspace ONE Content update addresses a passcode bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-20857)
1. Impacted Products
- VMware Workspace ONE Content
2. Introduction
A passcode bypass vulnerability affecting VMware Workspace ONE Content was privately reported to VMware. Updates are available to address this vulnerability in affected VMware products.
3. Passcode bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-20857)
Description
VMware Workspace ONE Content contains a passcode bypass vulnerability. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the Moderate severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 6.3.
Known Attack Vectors
A malicious actor, with access to a users rooted device, may be able to bypass the VMware Workspace ONE Content passcode.
Resolution
To remediate CVE-2023-20857 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 Jasper Westerman, Jan van der Put, Yanick de Pater and Harm Blankers of REQON B.V. for reporting this issue to us.
Response Matrix
| Product | Version | Running On | CVE Identifier | CVSSv3 | Severity | Fixed Version | Workarounds | Additional Documentation |
Workspace ONE Content | Any | Android | CVE-2023-20857 | 6.3 | moderate
| 23.02 | None | None |
Workspace ONE Content | Any | iOS | CVE-2023-20857 | N/A | N/A | Unaffected | N/A | N/A |
4. References
VMware Workspace ONE Content for Android Release Notes:
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workspace-ONE-UEM/services/rn/vmware-workspace-one-content-for-android-release-notes/index.html
Mitre CVE Dictionary Links:
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-20857
FIRST CVSSv3 Calculator:
https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
5. Change Log
2023-02-28: VMSA-2023-0006
Initial security advisory.
6. Contact
E-mail: security@vmware.com
PGP key at: https://kb.vmware.com/kb/1055
VMware Security Advisories
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories
VMware Security Response Policy
https://www.vmware.com/support/policies/security_response.html
VMware Lifecycle Support Phases
https://www.vmware.com/support/policies/lifecycle.html
VMware Security & Compliance Blog
https://blogs.vmware.com/security
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