Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations for Networks
| 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 |
Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
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
CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34039
CWE-ID:
CWE-338 - Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight): before
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0018.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94152
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
2) Arbitrary file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU80109
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20890
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote authenticated user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight): before
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0018.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94152
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
