CVE-2024-38813 — Actively Exploited: vCenter Server (VMware)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-38813 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | VMware |
| Product | vCenter Server |
| Vulnerability name | VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-11-20 |
| Remediation due | 2024-12-11 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Description | 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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