CVE-2023-34048
VMware vCenter Server Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Severity Score
9.8
*CVSS v3.1
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
Yes
*KEV
Decision
Act
*SSVC
Descriptions
vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bounds write potentially leading to remote code execution.
vCenter Server contiene una vulnerabilidad de escritura fuera de los límites en la implementación del protocolo DCERPC. Un actor malintencionado con acceso a la red de vCenter Server puede desencadenar una escritura fuera de los límites que podría conducir a la ejecución remota de código.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of VMware vCenter Server Appliance. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of DCE/RPC protocol. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write before the start of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol that allows an attacker to conduct remote code execution.
*Credits:
Grigory Dorodnov of Trend Micro Security Research
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:Act
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2023-05-25 CVE Reserved
- 2023-10-25 CVE Published
- 2024-01-22 Exploited in Wild
- 2024-02-12 KEV Due Date
- 2024-08-19 CVE Updated
- 2024-10-31 EPSS Updated
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
CAPEC
References (1)
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| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0023.html | 2024-07-03 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | >= 4.0 <= 5.5 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version " >= 4.0 <= 5.5" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | a |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | b |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | c |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | d |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update1 |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update1a |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update1c |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update1d |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update2 |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update2a |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update2b |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update2c |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update2d |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3 |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3a |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3c |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3d |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3e |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3f |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3g |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3h |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3i |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3j |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3k |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3l |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3m |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 7.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "7.0" | update3n |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | - |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | a |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | b |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | c |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | update1 |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | update1a |
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | update1b |
Affected
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| Vmware Search vendor "Vmware" | Vcenter Server Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" | 8.0 Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vcenter Server" and version "8.0" | update1c |
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