VMware vCenter Server Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability (CVE-2023-34048)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2024-01-22 · CVE-2023-34048
VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol that allows an attacker to conduct remote code execution. CISA added CVE-2023-34048 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jan 22, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Feb 12, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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