CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-20895

First published: Thu Jun 22 2023(Updated: )

The VMware vCenter Server contains a memory corruption vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger a memory corruption vulnerability which may bypass authentication.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2023-20895?

    CVE-2023-20895 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol in VMware vCenter Server.

  • How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2023-20895?

    The severity of CVE-2023-20895 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-20895?

    VMware vCenter Server versions 7.0 and 8.0 are affected by CVE-2023-20895.

  • How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-20895?

    A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server can trigger a memory corruption vulnerability to bypass authentication.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20895?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-20895 in the Talos Intelligence vulnerability report and the VMware security advisory.

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