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CVE-2024-38813: VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )

The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.

Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware vCenter
VMware vCenter=7.0
VMware vCenter=7.0-update1
VMware vCenter=7.0-update1a
VMware vCenter=7.0-update1c
VMware vCenter=7.0-update1d
VMware vCenter=7.0-update2
VMware vCenter=7.0-update2a
VMware vCenter=7.0-update2b
VMware vCenter=7.0-update2c
VMware vCenter=7.0-update2d
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3a
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3c
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3d
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3e
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3f
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3g
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3h
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3i
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3j
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3k
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3l
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3m
VMware vCenter=7.0-update3n
VMware vCenter=8.0
VMware vCenter=8.0-update1
VMware vCenter=8.0-update1a
VMware vCenter=8.0-update1b
VMware vCenter=8.0-update1c
VMware vCenter=8.0-update1d
VMware vCenter=8.0-update1e
VMware vCenter=8.0-update2
VMware vCenter=8.0-update2a
VMware vCenter=8.0-update2b
VMware vCenter=8.0-update2c
VMware vCenter=8.0-update2d

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38813?

    CVE-2024-38813 has been classified with a critical severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38813?

    To fix CVE-2024-38813, apply the latest security updates provided by VMware for vCenter Server.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-38813?

    CVE-2024-38813 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 7.0 and 8.0 and their respective updates.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38813?

    CVE-2024-38813 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to gain elevated permissions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38813?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2024-38813 include unauthorized access to sensitive system settings and data.

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