CVE-2023-34043
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2023-34043 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the local system can escalate privileges to 'root'.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the local system can escalate privileges to 'root'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Aria Operations | 8.6.0 |
| Vmware | Aria Operations | 8.10.0 |
| Vmware | Aria Operations | 8.12.0 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 4.0, < 4.4 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 5.0 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-34043?
VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the local system can escalate privileges to 'root'.
How severe is CVE-2023-34043?
CVE-2023-34043 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34043?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-34043?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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