Description
VMware vCenter contains an improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with network access to the vCenter Server to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted packet.
Recommended action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 11 Dec 2024.
Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.