CVE-2022-38652 Deserialization in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via insecure deserialization in the unsupported VMware Hyperic Agent.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-38652?
CVE-2022-38652 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Nov 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A remote insecure deserialization vulnerability exixsts in VMWare Hyperic Agent 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious authenticated user to run arbitrary code or malware within a Hyperic Agent instance and its host operating system with the privileges of the Hyperic Agent process (often SYSTEM on Windows platforms). NOTE: prior exploitation of CVE-2022-38650 results in the disclosure of the authentication material required to exploit this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38652?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Hyperic Agent.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38652?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38652 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2022-38652 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38652 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4x4w-8h8m-c5q7.