CVE-2022-38652: Critical severity vmware hyperic agent vulnerability
UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A remote insecure deserialization vulnerability exixsts in VMWare Hyperic Agent 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious authenticated user to run arbitrary code or malware within a Hyperic Agent instance and its host operating system with the privileges of the Hyperic Agent process (often SYSTEM on Windows platforms). NOTE: prior exploitation of CVE-2022-38650 results in the disclosure of the authentication material required to exploit this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38652?
CVE-2022-38652 is a remote insecure deserialization vulnerability in VMWare Hyperic Agent 5.8.6.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38652?
CVE-2022-38652 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.9.
What is affected by CVE-2022-38652?
VMWare Hyperic Agent 5.8.6 is affected by CVE-2022-38652.
How can CVE-2022-38652 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-38652 enables a malicious authenticated user to run arbitrary code or malware within a Hyperic Agent instance and its host operating system.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-38652?
At the time of this writing, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2022-38652. It is advisable to follow the recommendations provided by the vendor and apply any updates or mitigations once they become available.