Heap Overflow in VMware vCenter Server DCERPC Exploitable
CVE-2023-20892 Published on June 22, 2023
VMware vCenter Server heap-overflow vulnerability
The vCenter Server contains a heap overflow vulnerability due to the usage of uninitialized memory in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may exploit heap-overflow vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts vCenter Server.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-20892 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2023-20892. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-20892
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Affected Versions
VMware vCenter Server (vCenter Server):- Version 8.0 and below 8.0 U1b is affected.
- Version 7.0 and below 7.0 u3m is affected.
- Version 5.x and below 7.0 U3m, 8.0 U1b is affected.
- Version 4.x and below 7.0 U3m, 8.0 U1b is affected.
Exploit Probability
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