SB2023082947 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations for Networks

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34039)

CWE-ID: CWE-338 - Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

CVSSv4: 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

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.

2) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20890)

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

CVSSv4: 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

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

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