VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
VMware · vCenter Server
Date added (CISA)
2024-11-20
Remediation due
2024-12-11
Known ransomware use
Not indicated
Remediation priority
P2 — past CISA due date
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.