Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vCenter Server
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-31698 CVE-2022-31697 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 CWE-532 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
vCenter Server Server applications / Virtualization software |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU70080
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31698
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the content library service when handling HTTP headers. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to port 443/tcp and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsvCenter Server: 6.5 - 7.0.0
External linkshttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files
EUVDB-ID: #VU70079
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31697
CWE-ID:
CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software stores credentials in plain text into log files. A local user with access to a workstation that invoked a vCenter Server Appliance ISO operation (Install/Upgrade/Migrate/Restore) can access plaintext passwords used during that operation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsvCenter Server: 6.5 - 7.0.0
External linkshttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
