Application Details
VMware vCenter is an advanced server management software that provides a centralized platform for controlling vSphere environments, for visibility across hybrid clouds.
Vulnerability
VMware vCenter Server could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in the PSC (Platform services controller).
Identification
By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.
GET /psc/data/constraint/amJzMXszAAAAATMAAAACAAAIRW1wbG95ZWUAASL6C7Hsp5eXAAKXEjO-44rgaCk1FZKH_mF7AQQAAAADAAAGTWFyY2luAAB6aQDetection
By turning this into a traffic file and matching rule, we are able to detect attempts to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.
Coverage
Idappcom have created signature 8023296 along with a traffic file for this vulnerability.
References
Traffic IQ
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