Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since November 3, 2021.
CVE-2020-3992
VMware ESXi OpenSLP Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Added to KEV November 3, 2021
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2020-3992
- CWE
- CWE-416
- Affected products
- ESXi · VMware ESXi · VMware
What happened
VMware ESXi OpenSLP contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an attacker residing in the management network with access to port 427 to perform remote code execution.
What it means for your business
VMware ESXi is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2020-3992). VMware ESXi OpenSLP contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an attacker residing in the management network with access to port 427 to perform remote code execution. CISA remediation due date: 2022-05-03. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: May 3, 2022
Sources
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