CVE-2024-38813 - VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38813
VMware | vCenter Server
- Date Added:
- 2024-11-20
- Due Date:
- 2024-12-11
- Vulnerability Name
VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- 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.
- Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
- Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Additional Notes
- https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38813
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