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CVE-2023-20895

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.38%

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CVE-2023-20895 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The VMware vCenter Server contains a memory corruption vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger a memory corruption vulnerability which may bypass authentication.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The VMware vCenter Server contains a memory corruption vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger a memory corruption vulnerability which may bypass authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.38%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareVcenter Server< 7.0
VmwareVcenter Server7.0
VmwareVcenter Server8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20895?
The VMware vCenter Server contains a memory corruption vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger a memory corruption vulnerability which may bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-20895?
CVE-2023-20895 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20895?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST