Remote code execution in VMware vCenter Server



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2015-2342
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU12438

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2342

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the JMX RMI service due to missing restriction of registration of MBeans. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to versions 5.0u3e, 5.1u3b, 5.5u3 or 6.0u1.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 5.0 GA - 6.0.0b

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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