Security readout for executives and security teams
VMware Content Locker for iOS before 4.14 could leave document filenames and related metadata unencrypted in its local SQLite database. This is mainly a confidentiality issue: the files themselves are not described as exposed, but metadata can still reveal sensitive business activity, customers, matters, or projects. Exposure is limited to organizations that used VMware Content Locker for iOS versions earlier than 4.14. Risk is higher where filenames or metadata contain sensitive business, legal, customer, or regulated information. Treat this as a moderate confidentiality cleanup item, not an emergency, unless affected devices handled highly sensitive material. Prioritize confirming no active fleet remains on pre-4.14 versions and that legacy device data is controlled. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Content Locker for iOS to version 4.14 or later where still applicable.; Review VMware advisory VMSA-2018-0023 for vendor-confirmed remediation details.; Identify managed iOS devices that historically ran affected versions..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0023.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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