# CVE-2017-4932: VMware AirWatch Launcher for Android prior to 3.2.2 contains a vulnerability that could allow an escalation of privilege from the launcher U

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-11-16 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- VMware VMware AirWatch Launcher for Android (AWL): before 3.2.2

## Description

VMware AirWatch Launcher for Android prior to 3.2.2 contains a vulnerability that could allow an escalation of privilege from the launcher UI context menu to native UI functionality and privilege. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in an escalation of privilege.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on VMware, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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  https://sazabi.com/?utm_source=cve-now&utm_medium=md&utm_content=CVE-2017-4932

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039750
- https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101771

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