CVE-2022-31698

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: December 13, 2022 Modified: October 31, 2025
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Description

The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the content library service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to trigger a denial-of-service condition by sending a specially crafted header.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1588
Source: security@vmware.com
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.html
Source: security@vmware.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1588
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.5%
87th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

Affected Vendors

vmware

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