Products
VMware vCenter Server
Source
security@vmware.com
Tags
CVE-2024-38813 details
Published : Sept. 17, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified : Sept. 17, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified : Sept. 17, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Description
The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.
CVSS Score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7.5 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Weakness
| Weakness | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-250 | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. |
CVSS Data
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Base Score
7.5
Exploitability Score
1.6
Impact Score
5.9
Base Severity
HIGH
Vector String : CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
| URL | Source |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968 | security@vmware.com |
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