The VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bounds read by sending a specially crafted packet leading to denial-of-service of certain services (vmcad, vmdird, and vmafdd).
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from vmware organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-06-22T13:15:09.590
2024-11-21T07:41:46.610
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | < 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 8.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 8.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 8.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 8.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 8.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 8.0 | Yes |
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