CVE-2023-20878
First published: Fri May 12 2023(Updated: )
VMware Aria Operations contains a deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges can execute arbitrary commands and disrupt the system.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Cloud Foundation | >=4.0<=4.5 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix1 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix2 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix4 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix5 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix6 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix8 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.6.0-hotfix9 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.10.0 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.10.0-hotfix1 | |
| Vmware Vrealize Operations | =8.10.0-hotfix2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20878?
CVE-2023-20878 is a deserialization vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations that allows a malicious actor with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands and disrupt the system.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20878?
CVE-2023-20878 affects VMware Cloud Foundation versions 4.0 to 4.5, Vmware Vrealize Operations version 8.6.0, and Vmware Vrealize Operations versions 8.6.0-hotfix1 to 8.10.0-hotfix2.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20878?
CVE-2023-20878 has a severity rating of 7.2 (High).
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-20878?
A malicious actor with administrative privileges can exploit CVE-2023-20878 by executing arbitrary commands.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20878?
Yes, VMware has released a security advisory with recommended patches and mitigations for CVE-2023-20878. Please refer to the official VMware security advisory for more information.
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