CVE-2020-3944 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter (6.7.x prior to 6.7.1 and 6.6.x prior to 6.6.1) has an improper trust store configuration leading to authentication bypass. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-3944

What is CVE-2020-3944?

CVE-2020-3944 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter versions 6.7.x prior to 6.7.1 and 6.6.x prior to 6.6.1.

The Impact of CVE-2020-3944

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to bypass Adapter authentication, potentially compromising the security of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-3944

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from an improper trust store configuration in vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter, enabling unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter
Vendor: VMWare
Affected Versions: 6.7.x prior to 6.7.1, 6.6.x prior to 6.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

An attacker with network access to vRealize Operations can exploit the misconfiguration to bypass authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized system access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by VMWare promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong network security measures to mitigate potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter is updated to version 6.7.1 or 6.6.1 to address the authentication bypass vulnerability.