VMware ESXi VMX Process denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VMware ESXi. This affects an unknown part of the component VMX Process Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-31681. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in VMware ESXi (Virtualization Software) (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component VMX Process Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

VMware ESXi contains a null-pointer deference vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.

The weakness was disclosed 10/08/2022 as VMSA-2022-0025. The advisory is available at vmware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-31681 since 05/25/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at vmware.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vmware.com

Timelineinfo

05/25/2022 🔍
10/08/2022 +136 days 🔍
10/08/2022 +0 days 🔍
10/31/2022 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2022-0025
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-31681 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-31681
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210322
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2022 08:57
Updated: 10/31/2022 10:01
Changes: 10/08/2022 08:57 (41), 10/31/2022 10:01 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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