CVE-2023-20894
First published: Thu Jun 22 2023(Updated: )
The VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bound write by sending a specially crafted packet leading to memory corruption.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter Server | <7.0 | |
| 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 vCenter Server | =7.0-update3i | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =7.0-update3j | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =7.0-update3k | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =7.0-update3l | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =8.0 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =8.0-a | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =8.0-b | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =8.0-c | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =8.0-update1 | |
| VMware vCenter Server | =8.0-update1a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20894?
CVE-2023-20894 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol in VMware vCenter Server.
How severe is CVE-2023-20894?
CVE-2023-20894 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-20894?
VMware vCenter Server versions 7.0 and 8.0 are affected by CVE-2023-20894.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20894?
Upgrade to a patched version of VMware vCenter Server as recommended by VMware's security advisory.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20894?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-20894 in Talos Intelligence's vulnerability report and VMware's security advisory.
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