CVE-2022-31680
First published: Fri Oct 07 2022(Updated: )
The vCenter Server contains an unsafe deserialisation vulnerability in the PSC (Platform services controller). A malicious actor with admin access on vCenter server may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts the vCenter Server.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter Server | <6.5 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-a | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-b | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-c | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-d | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update1 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update1b | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update1c | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update1d | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update1e | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update1g | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update2 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update2b | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update2c | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update2d | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update2g | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3d | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3f | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3k | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3n | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3p | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3q | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3r | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3s | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3t | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =6.5-update3u |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31680?
CVE-2022-31680 is a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows a malicious actor with admin access to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2022-31680?
CVE-2022-31680 has a severity rating of 9.1 out of 10, which is considered critical.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-31680?
VMware vCenter Server versions 6.5 and below are affected by CVE-2022-31680.
How can CVE-2022-31680 be exploited?
CVE-2022-31680 can be exploited by a malicious actor with admin access on vCenter Server to perform remote code execution on the underlying operating system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31680?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-31680 on Talos Intelligence and VMware's security advisories.
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- vendor/vmware
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