CVE-2024-37087
VMware vCenter Server Appliance License Server Uncontrolled Memory Allocation Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Severity Score
5.3
*CVSS v3.1
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
Track
*SSVC
Descriptions
The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may create a denial-of-service condition.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of VMware vCenter Server Appliance. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the License Server. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an uncontrolled memory allocation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
*Credits:
Guy Lederfein 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:Track
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2024-06-03 CVE Reserved
- 2024-06-25 CVE Published
- 2024-06-27 EPSS Updated
- 2024-10-31 CVE Updated
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- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CAPEC
References (1)
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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