CVE-2023-34048
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CVE-2023-34048 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bounds write potentially leading to remote code execution.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bounds write potentially leading to remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | >= 4.0, <= 5.5 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 7.0 |
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | 8.0 |
References
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/understanding-cve-2023-34048-a-zero-day-out-of-bound-write-in-vcenter-serverExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-34048US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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