PoC Exploit Released for Critical VMware Aria’s SSH Auth Bypass Vulnerability

PoC Exploit Released for Critical VMware Aria’s SSH Auth Bypass Vulnerability

Sep 03, 2023THNNetwork Security / Vulnerability Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code has been made available for a recently disclosed and patched critical flaw impacting VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight). The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-34039, is rated 9.8 out of a maximum of 10 for severity and has been described as a case … Read more

Exploit released for critical VMware SSH auth bypass vulnerability

Exploit released for critical VMware SSH auth bypass vulnerability

Proof-of-concept exploit code has been released for a critical SSH authentication bypass vulnerability in VMware’s Aria Operations for Networks analysis tool (formerly known as vRealize Network Insight). The flaw (tracked as CVE-2023-34039) was found by security analysts at ProjectDiscovery Research and patched by VMware on Wednesday with the release of version 6.11. Successful exploitation enables … Read more

Exploit Code For Critical VMware Bug Published

Exploit Code For Critical VMware Bug Published

Days after VMware issued patches for a critical-severity vulnerability in its network monitoring tool, the company said that exploit code for the bug has now been published. The vulnerability (CVE-2023-34039) exists in VMware’s Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) tool, which helps businesses monitor and analyze their networks and applications. According to VMware, … Read more

VMware warns customers to immediately patch critical Aria network software holes

VMware is advising customers to upgrade or patch its Aria for Network Operations software because of potential security problems. VMware Aria is the vendor’s multi-cloud management platform that integrates previously separate VMware services such as vRealize Automation, vRealize Operations, vRealize Network Insight, and CloudHealth. A single Aria Hub console provides centralized views and controls and … Read more

VMware fixes critical vulnerability in Aria Operations for Networks (CVE-2023-34039) – Help Net Security

VMware fixes critical vulnerability in Aria Operations for Networks (CVE-2023-34039) – Help Net Security

VMware has patched one critical (CVE-2023-34039) and one high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2023-20890) in Aria Operations for Networks, its popular enterprise network monitoring tool. About the vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-34039, CVE-2023-20890) CVE-2023-34039 is a network bypass vulnerability arising as a result of a lack of unique cryptographic key generation. It could allow an attacker with network access to Aria … Read more

Critical Vulnerability Alert: VMware Aria Operations Networks at Risk from Remote Attacks

Critical Vulnerability Alert: VMware Aria Operations Networks at Risk from Remote Attacks

Aug 30, 2023THNVulnerability / Network Security VMware has released software updates to correct two security vulnerabilities in Aria Operations for Networks that could be potentially exploited to bypass authentication and gain remote code execution. The most severe of the flaws is CVE-2023-34039 (CVSS score: 9.8), which relates to a case of authentication bypass arising as … Read more

Why Fiber Cross Connects Are Critical in Networking Infrastructure

In today’s high-tech world, our dependence on high-speed internet and data transfer has led to the necessity of advanced networking infrastructure. As a result, fiber cross connects have become critical components of many data centers and networking facilities. Used primarily to connect network providers and carriers to end-users, fiber cross connects provide the necessary interconnection … Read more

Ensuring Network Uptime: Exploring BGP Redundancy for Critical Infrastructure

In today’s world, where technology is rapidly advancing, network uptime is critical for ensuring businesses, governments, and other organizations are operating efficiently. Network downtime can result in loss of revenue, reputation damage, and potentially even harm to human life. In critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, emergency services, and transportation systems, network uptime is particularly critical. … Read more

Ensuring Network Uptime: Exploring BGP Redundancy for Critical Infrastructure

In today’s increasingly digital age, having a reliable network has become more important than ever. Network downtime can lead to lost revenue, lost productivity, and even damage to a company’s reputation. This is especially true for critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, power grids, and transportation systems, where even a brief network outage can have serious … Read more

Why Internetworking Devices are Critical for Business Operations

As technology continues to evolve faster than ever before, businesses of all sizes are becoming increasingly dependent on their IT infrastructures to remain competitive. Managing and maintaining these infrastructures can be a difficult task, especially as companies begin to expand their operations beyond a single location or site. This is where internetworking devices come into … Read more