CVE-2024-38831: Local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-38831)
First published: Tue Nov 26 2024(Updated: )
VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges can insert malicious commands into the properties file to escalate privileges to a root user on the appliance running VMware Aria Operations.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Operations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38831?
CVE-2024-38831 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
What impact does CVE-2024-38831 have on VMware Aria Operations?
CVE-2024-38831 allows a malicious actor with local administrative privileges to escalate their access to root level on the VMware Aria Operations appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38831?
To fix CVE-2024-38831, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by VMware for Aria Operations.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-38831?
Any organization using VMware Aria Operations with local administrative access is at risk of exploitation from CVE-2024-38831.
Is CVE-2024-38831 easy to exploit?
CVE-2024-38831 can be exploited by any user with local administrative privileges, making it relatively straightforward to execute for those with access.
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