Vulnerability identifier: #VU71487

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31704

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the setConfig function. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): 8.0.0 - 8.10

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0001.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-117/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

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.