CVE-2023-20893

HIGHScheduled

Published:Jun 22, 2023(2 years ago)

Modified:Nov 21, 2024

Remote ExploitNo Auth RequiredNo Interaction

Vulnerability Description

The VMware vCenter Server contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts vCenter Server.

Attack Characteristics

Network AccessHigh ComplexityNo Auth NeededNo User Interaction

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No Fix Known

No patch has been released yet. Apply workarounds or mitigations where available.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Fixed In
vmware	vcenter_server	7.0	-
vmware	vcenter_server	-	-
vmware	vcenter_server	-

Timeline

Published
CVE disclosed publicly
Jun 22, 20232 years ago
Last Modified
Most recent update
Nov 21, 20241 year ago
Indexed to CVEInsight
Added to this platform
Mar 29, 20261 month ago

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-179...
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0014.htmlPatch
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-179...
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0014.html

CVSS Score

v3.1

8.1/ 10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

At a Glance

Affected Products

References

vmware / vcenter_server

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CVE-2023-20893

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Attack Characteristics

Affected Software

Timeline

References

CVSS Score

At a Glance

Official Sources

CVSS v3 Vector

Impact Analysis

Vulnerability Description