#VU81196 Input validation error in VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) - CVE-2023-34043

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81196

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34043

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations)
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user with administrative access can execute arbitrary code with "root" privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations): 8.6.0 - 8.6.10, 8.10 - 8.12.4

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0020.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94625
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94624
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94623

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.