Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vCenter Server



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-22275
CVE-2024-22274
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU96788

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22275

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to read files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell can partially read arbitrary files containing sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 7.0 U1 - 8.0.0c

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24308


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.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU96787

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22274

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 7.0 U1 - 8.0.0c

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24308


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.



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