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VMware Warns of Critical Flaw

July 11, 2023
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VMware Warns of Critical Flaw

 

Virtualization technology company VMware has issued a warning regarding the public release of exploit code for a critical vulnerability in its enterprise product, VMware Aria Operations for Logs.

Furthermore, the flaw, identified as CVE-2023-20864, allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code as root, posing a severe risk to affected systems.

VMware urges enterprise network administrators to promptly apply available patches to mitigate the vulnerability. VMware Aria Operations for Logs, previously known as vRealize Log Insight, is a centralized log management tool designed to provide operational visibility and analytics for troubleshooting and auditing data across private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.

Additionally, the product has experienced security challenges in the past, with VMware addressing high-severity issues and confirming the release of exploit code targeting known software vulnerabilities.

The disclosure of the exploit code for CVE-2023-20864 highlights the urgent need for organizations to secure their VMware Aria Operations installations. The vulnerability has a CVSS severity score of 9.8 out of 10, signifying its critical nature.

At the same time, as an unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code as root, the potential impact of an exploit could be severe if left unaddressed. This incident underscores the importance of promptly applying patches and updates to critical enterprise software.

By taking immediate action to mitigate vulnerabilities, organizations can enhance their security posture and reduce the risk of unauthorized access and potential compromise of sensitive systems and data.

Reference:
  • VMware Aria Operations for Logs (Operations for Logs) update addresses multiple vulnerabilities. (CVE-2023-20864, CVE-2023-20865)

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