CVE-2014-8373 Privilege escalation in n/a
Authenticated users can escalate privileges in VMware vCloud Automation Center via the Remote Console function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8373?
CVE-2014-8373 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The VMware Remote Console (VMRC) function in VMware vCloud Automation Center (vCAC) 6.0.1 through 6.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via vectors involving the "Connect (by) Using VMRC" function.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8373?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vcloud Automation Center.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8373?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8373 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-8373 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8373 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-972q-42q2-6m6q.