CVE-2023-34056

CVE-2023-34056 is a moderate-severity information disclosure flaw that was discovered in VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation. This vulnerability, reported by Oleg Moshkov of Deiteriy Lab OÜ, allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The flaw represents a weakness in the software design or implementation that can be exploited to compromise system integrity. Alongside CVE-2023-34056, VMware also addressed a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2023-34048) in its vCenter Server. Both vulnerabilities were significant enough to warrant security advisories from VMware. The company's popular server management software, vCenter Server, was particularly affected by these vulnerabilities, highlighting the potential risks associated with these flaws. In response to the discovery of these vulnerabilities, VMware has released patches to rectify both issues. The company's swift action mitigated the risk posed by these vulnerabilities, effectively preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential system compromises. Users of VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation are advised to apply the patches immediately to protect their systems from potential exploitation.