CVE-2023-20896: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2023-20896 · CVSS 5.9 MEDIUM · EPSS 1%

The VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger an out-of-bounds read by sending a specially crafted packet leading to denial-of-service of certain services (vmcad, vmdird, and vmafdd).

Is CVE-2023-20896 exploited?

Which products and versions are affected?

No affected package list recorded here yet.

Is there a patch?

No patch identifier recorded here yet.

What PlainSec published about CVE-2023-20896

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What this record does not say

KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-15.