October 22, 2024 at 03:18AM
VMware has released updates for a critical security flaw (CVE-2024-38812) in vCenter Server, related to heap overflow vulnerabilities, allowing potential remote code execution. The flaw was previously patched inadequately. Users are urged to update to the latest versions to mitigate risks, although there’s currently no evidence of exploitation.
**Meeting Takeaways – October 22, 2024**
1. **Security Update Announcement**: VMware has released software updates to address a critical security flaw in vCenter Server (CVE-2024-38812) with a CVSS score of 9.8.
2. **Vulnerability Details**:
– The flaw is a heap-overflow vulnerability associated with the DCE/RPC protocol.
– It allows remote code execution if a malicious actor has network access to vCenter Server.
3. **Origin of the Report**: The vulnerability was initially reported by researchers zbl and srs from team TZL during the Matrix Cup cybersecurity competition in China.
4. **Patch Information**: The released patches are for the following vCenter Server versions:
– 8.0 U3d
– 8.0 U2e
– 7.0 U3t
– Available as an asynchronous patch for VMware Cloud Foundation versions 5.x, 5.1.x, and 4.x.
5. **Recommendations**: Users should update to the latest versions as there are no known mitigations for the vulnerability.
6. **Current Status**: There is currently no evidence of the vulnerability being exploited in the wild.
7. **Regulatory Context**: A 2021 Chinese law requires prompt disclosure of vulnerabilities discovered by researchers, which raises concerns about potential misuse by nation-state actors.
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