CVE-2023-20858
First published: Tue Feb 21 2023(Updated: )
VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.7.x prior to 8.7.8, 8.8.x prior to 8.8.6, and 8.9.x.prior to 8.9.4 contain an injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileged access to the App Control administration console may be able to use specially crafted input allowing access to the underlying server operating system.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| VMware Carbon Black | >=8.7.0<8.7.8 | |
| VMware Carbon Black | >=8.8.0<8.8.6 | |
| VMware Carbon Black | >=8.9.0<8.9.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| VMware Carbon Black | >=8.7.0<8.7.8 | |
| VMware Carbon Black | >=8.8.0<8.8.6 | |
| VMware Carbon Black | >=8.9.0<8.9.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20858?
CVE-2023-20858 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20858?
To fix CVE-2023-20858, you should update VMware Carbon Black App Control to the latest version, 8.7.8 or 8.8.6, or later versions.
Which versions of VMware Carbon Black App Control are affected by CVE-2023-20858?
CVE-2023-20858 affects VMware Carbon Black App Control versions prior to 8.7.8, 8.8.6, and 8.9.4.
Can CVE-2023-20858 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-20858 requires privileged access to the App Control administration console for exploitation, hence it cannot be exploited remotely by unauthorized users.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-20858?
CVE-2023-20858 is classified as an injection vulnerability, allowing the input of specially crafted data to gain unauthorized access.
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