CVE-2023-20894 Memory corruption in VMware Cloud Foundation (vCenter Server)
A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption in VMware vCenter Server via a crafted DCERPC packet, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-20894?
CVE-2023-20894 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server, published on 22 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bound write by sending a specially crafted packet leading to memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20894?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vcenter Server.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20894?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-20894 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-20894 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Vcenter Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x4h-jr9x-82rr.