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CVE-2024-38813

VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 17.4%
  1. Published17 Sept 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV20 Nov 2024
  3. Remediation due11 Dec 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

VMware vCenter contains an improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with network access to the vCenter Server to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted packet.

Added to KEV: 20 Nov 2024Federal remediation due: 11 Dec 2024

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

VMware Cloud Foundation≥ 4.0 < 5.2
VMware Vcenter Server7.0 · 8.0

Remediation

Fixed in
VMware Cloud Foundation≥ 5.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38813 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38813 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 20 Nov 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-38813?

CVE-2024-38813 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 17.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38813?

Affected products include VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Vcenter Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38813?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.