CVE-2022-31698: Medium severity vmware vcenter server and cloud foundation vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2022
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Updated

The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the content library service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to trigger a denial-of-service condition by sending a specially crafted header.

Affected Software

106 affected components
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.0
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.0.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.0.1.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.5
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.5.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.7
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.7.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.7.2
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.8
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.8.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.9
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.9.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.1.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.1.2
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.2.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.2.2
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.11
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.0
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.0.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.1.0.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.2
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.2.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.3
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.3.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.4
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.4.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.4.1.1
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-e
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-f
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=6.7
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-d
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update_3o
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update1
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3a
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3b
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3f
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3g
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3j
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3l
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3m
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3n
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3o
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3p
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3q
VMware vCenter Server=6.7-update3r
VMware vCenter Server=7.0
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-a
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-b
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-c
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-d
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1a
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1c
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update1d
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2a
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2b
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update2d
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3a
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3c
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3d
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3e
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3f
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3g
VMware vCenter Server=7.0-update3h
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.2
VMware Cloud Foundation=4.1.0.1
VMware Cloud Foundation=3.10.2

Event History

Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31698?

CVE-2022-31698 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the vCenter Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-31698?

To fix CVE-2022-31698, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by VMware.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31698?

CVE-2022-31698 impacts specific versions of VMware Cloud Foundation and vCenter Server from 6.5 to 7.0.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-31698 have on systems?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-31698 may cause a denial-of-service condition, meaning the affected services may become unavailable.

5

Can CVE-2022-31698 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-31698 can be exploited by a malicious actor with network access to port 443 on the affected vCenter Server.

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