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Endpoint Standard: Sensor blocks VMware Workspace One Intelligent Hub

Endpoint Standard: Sensor blocks VMware Workspace One Intelligent Hub

Environment

  • VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensor: All Versions
    • Endpoint Standard (formerly CB Defense)
  • VMware Workspace One Intelligent Hub

Symptoms

Alerts blocking 'vmware.intelligenthub.communicationservice.exe' as KNOWN_MALWARE or HEURISTIC

Cause

False positive for 'vmware.intelligenthub.communicationservice.exe'  SHA256: 12b2c58a69bc8b02f11b4e5423c253b564e237f521302d4ed7ebede6547c4693


Resolution

Issue has been resolved, hash reputation updated to TRUSTED_WHITE_LIST

Additional Notes

  • Blocks for hash may have occurred between Jan. 2 and Jan. 13th 2021. 
  • Workarounds:
    • Add file hash to company approved list
    • Create policy permission Allow and Log rule for **\VMware.IntelligentHub.CommunicationService.exe

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