CVE-2022-31680
9.1 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2022-31680 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vcenter_server. It was published on October 7, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The vCenter Server contains an unsafe deserialisation vulnerability in the PSC (Platform services controller). A malicious actor with admin access on vCenter server may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts the vCenter Server.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vcenter_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| vmware | vcenter_server | >= 0, < 6.5 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31680?
CVE-2022-31680 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vcenter_server. It was published on October 7, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2022-31680?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-31680?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vcenter_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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