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CVE-2015-2342

10.0 · HIGH

The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbi…

Published Oct 12, 2015vmwareEPSS 89.05%

Overview

CVE-2015-2342 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vcenter_server. It was published on October 12, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vcenter_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/76930Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033720Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.htmlRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-455Refwww.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/cve-2015-2342-vmware-vcenter-remote-code-execution/Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/76930Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033720Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2342?

CVE-2015-2342 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vmware vcenter_server. It was published on October 12, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-2342?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2342?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update vcenter_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-2342?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-2342 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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