CVE-2024-38813 Details
Description
The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in VMware vCenter Server. This vulnerability allows a malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet. The issue arises from an improper check for dropped privileges, enabling the exploitation of this vulnerability.
To address this vulnerability, users should apply the updates available for VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U3d, 8.0 U2e, and 7.0 U3t. For VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x, 5.1.x, and 4.x, an asynchronous patch to vCenter Server 8.0 U3d or 8.0 U2e is available. Consult the VMware Cloud Foundation Async Patching Guide (KB88287) for more details.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 20, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38813 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-273 | Improper Check for Dropped Privileges | [email protected] |
| CWE-250 | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | [email protected] |
| CWE-273 | Improper Check for Dropped Privileges | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware cloud foundation | >= 4.0, < 5.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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| vmware vcenter server | 7.0 - 7.0 a 7.0 b 7.0 c 7.0 d 7.0 update1 7.0 update1a 7.0 update1c 7.0 update1d 7.0 update2 7.0 update2a 7.0 update2b 7.0 update2c 7.0 update2d 7.0 update3 7.0 update3a 7.0 update3c 7.0 update3d 7.0 update3e 7.0 update3f 7.0 update3g 7.0 update3h 7.0 update3i 7.0 update3j 7.0 update3k 7.0 update3l 7.0 update3m 7.0 update3n 7.0 update3o 7.0 update3p 7.0 update3q 7.0 update3r 7.0 update3s 8.0 - 8.0 a 8.0 b 8.0 c 8.0 update1 8.0 update1a 8.0 update1b 8.0 update1c 8.0 update1d 8.0 update1e 8.0 update2 8.0 update2a 8.0 update2b 8.0 update2c 8.0 update2d |
CPE
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 22, 2024 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 17, 2024 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |