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VMware security advisory

Number: AV18-096
Date:12 June 2018

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to a security advisory released by VMware.

Assessment

VMware has released a product update for VMware AirWatch Agent updates to address remote code execution vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. .

Affected Product:

  • VMWare AirWatch Agent for Android version 8.2 and prior
  • VMWare AirWatch Agent for Windows Mobile version 6.5.2 and prior

CVE Reference: CVE-2018-6968

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor released updates on affected platforms accordingly.

References:

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0015.html

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