Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations for Networks

Published: 2023-08-29 | Updated: 2023-10-24

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-34039 CVE-2023-20890
CWE-ID	CWE-338 CWE-434
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

EUVDB-ID: #VU80108

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34039

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a lack of unique cryptographic key generation. A remote attacker can bypass SSH authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight): before 6.11

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_network_insight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0018.html
http://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94152

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

2) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU80109

Risk: Medium