CVE-2022-22953 (GCVE-0-2022-22953)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-06-16 15:54 – Updated: 2024-08-03 03:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
VMware HCX update addresses an information disclosure vulnerability. A malicious actor with network user access to the VMware HCX appliance may be able to gain access to sensitive information.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CWE
- VMware HCX update addresses an information disclosure vulnerability
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | VMware HCX |
Affected:
4.3.1 and 4.3.2
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