CVE-2024-38830: Local privilege escalation vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 26 2024(Updated: )
VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root user on the appliance running VMware Aria Operations.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Aria Operations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38830?
CVE-2024-38830 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability with a high severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38830?
To fix CVE-2024-38830, ensure that your VMware Aria Operations is updated to the latest version released by VMware that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-38830?
CVE-2024-38830 affects systems running VMware Aria Operations where local administrative access is present.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-38830?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-38830 can escalate their privileges to the root user on the affected VMware Aria Operations appliance.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-38830?
CVE-2024-38830 impacts VMware Aria Operations appliances that allow local administrative access.
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