VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
VMware vCenter contains an improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with network access to the vCenter Server to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted packet.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Details
- Vendor
- VMware
- Product
- VMware vCenter Server
- CVE
- CVE-2024-38813
- Affected versions
- vCenter Server 7.0: 7.0 GA – 7.0 Update 3s
vCenter Server 8.0: 8.0 GA – 8.0 Update 2d
Cloud Foundation: from 4.0 to before 5.2 — fixed in 5.2 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 7.5
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- December 11, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- November 20, 2024
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.