SB2023060735 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations for Networks

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20887)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the createSupportBundle method. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20888)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data within the getNotifiedEvents method. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

3) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20889)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the exportPDF method. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code and gain access to sensitive information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0012.html
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-840/
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-841/
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-842/