Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations for Logs
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-20864 CVE-2023-20865 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-502 CWE-78 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight) Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data
EUVDB-ID: #VU75386
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20864
CWE-ID:
CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data within the InternalClusterController class. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code as root on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): before 8.12
CPE2.3http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0007.html
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/91831
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-482/
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.
2) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU75387
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20865
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote privileged user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): before 8.12
CPE2.3http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0007.html
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/91831
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
