VMware products: heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2024-38812) #shorts #breaking

CVE

This CVE addresses a heap-based buffer overflow in the VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation. The vulnerability occurs in the handling of the DCERPC protocol, where an attacker with network access can send a specially crafted packet to exploit this weakness. The primary danger of this flaw is that it could allow for remote code execution, potentially giving an unauthorized user control over the affected systems. Discovered about one month ago, this vulnerability affects VMware products, and although no known public tools have been used to exploit it, the attack surface includes any system running the compromised software. While specific targets have not been identified, all users of these VMware products should be aware of the potential risks of this security concern.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID

CVE-2024-38812

Description

The vCenter Server contains a heap-overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted network packet potentially leading to remote code execution.

Provider

vmware

CWE / problem types

CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Affected Software Versions

n/a:VMware vCenter Server:[{'lessThan': '8.0 U3b', 'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'lessThan': '7.0 U3s', 'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}],n/a:VMware Cloud Foundation:[{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.x'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.x'}]

Date Published

2024-09-17T17:13:09.778Z

Last Updated

2024-11-20T17:20:23.062Z