What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12232?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-12232 is high due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12232?

To fix ZDI-CAN-12232, update your VMware ESXi installation to the latest patched version.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-12232?

ZDI-CAN-12232 affects all installations of VMware ESXi that process SLP messages.

Can ZDI-CAN-12232 be exploited remotely?

Yes, ZDI-CAN-12232 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.

What type of attacks can ZDI-CAN-12232 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-12232 can facilitate arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain control over affected systems.

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ZDI-CAN-12232

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8.8

3/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-12232: VMware ESXi SLP Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of VMware ESXi. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of SLP messages. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the SLP daemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12232?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-12232 is high due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12232?
To fix ZDI-CAN-12232, update your VMware ESXi installation to the latest patched version.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-12232?
ZDI-CAN-12232 affects all installations of VMware ESXi that process SLP messages.
Can ZDI-CAN-12232 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-12232 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.
What type of attacks can ZDI-CAN-12232 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-12232 can facilitate arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain control over affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12232?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-12232 is high due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12232?
To fix ZDI-CAN-12232, update your VMware ESXi installation to the latest patched version.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-12232?
ZDI-CAN-12232 affects all installations of VMware ESXi that process SLP messages.
Can ZDI-CAN-12232 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-12232 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.
What type of attacks can ZDI-CAN-12232 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-12232 can facilitate arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain control over affected systems.