CVE-2022-38650: Critical severity vmware hyperic server vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2022
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A remote unauthenticated insecure deserialization vulnerability exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious party to run arbitrary code or malware within Hyperic Server and the host operating system with the privileges of the Hyperic server process. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Hyperic Server=5.8.6

Event History

Nov 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38650?

The severity of CVE-2022-38650 is considered critical due to the potential for remote unauthenticated exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38650?

There is no fix available for CVE-2022-38650 as VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6 is unsupported.

3

What can an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2022-38650?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-38650 can execute arbitrary code or malware within Hyperic Server and the host operating system.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-38650?

Only users running VMware Hyperic Server version 5.8.6 are affected by CVE-2022-38650.

5

Is CVE-2022-38650 a remote exploit?

Yes, CVE-2022-38650 is a remote unauthenticated insecure deserialization vulnerability.

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