VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in AirWatch Agent for Android and Windows Mobile. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code in the context of the affected system.

Threat ID:: CC-2479
Category:
Threat Severity:: Low
Threat Vector:
Published:: 12 June 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Android

VMware AirWatch Agent for Google Android - Versions prior to 8.2
VMware AirWatch Agent for Microsoft Windows Mobile - Versions prior to 6.5.2

Threat details

For further information:

CVE-2018-6968

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	Users and administrators are encouraged to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0015 and apply the necessary update.

CVE Vulnerabilities

Status

CVE-2018-6968

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:56 pm