CVE-2024-38817: Command Injection
Published Oct 9, 2024
·Updated
VMware NSX contains a command injection vulnerability.
A malicious actor with access to the NSX Edge CLI terminal may be able to craft malicious payloads to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware Nsx
Event History
Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38817?
CVE-2024-38817 has been rated with a high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary command execution as root.
2
How can I mitigate CVE-2024-38817?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38817, restrict access to the NSX Edge CLI terminal to trusted users only.
3
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-38817?
CVE-2024-38817 affects VMware NSX installations with vulnerable configurations.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38817?
CVE-2024-38817 is classified as a command injection vulnerability.
5
What should I do if I am affected by CVE-2024-38817?
If affected by CVE-2024-38817, it is recommended to update to the latest patch provided by VMware as soon as possible.