ID:8995 - Exploit for Use-after-free in VMware ESXi - CVE-2020-3992

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8995 - Exploit for Use-after-free in VMware ESXi - CVE-2020-3992

ID:8995 - Exploit for Use-after-free in VMware ESXi - CVE-2020-3992

Published: April 19, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47750
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3992
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
VMware ESXi

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the OpenSLP service. A remote attacker can can send specially crafted SLP message to port 427/udp, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.