NetApp Security Advisory CVE-2023-20900 VMware Tools Resolved Vulnerability on Ontap

NetApp, Inc. had published a security advisory concerning a vulnerability on VMware Tools on ONTAP.

This advisory should be considered the single source of current, up-to-date, authorized and accurate information from NetApp regarding full support products and versions.

Advisory ID: NTAP-20231013-0002
Version: 3.0
Last updated: 11/05/2024
Status: Final.
CVEs: CVE-2023-20900

Summary
Multiple NetApp products incorporate VMware Tools. Certain versions and distributions of VMware Tools are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to disclosure of sensitive information, addition or modification of data, or DoS.

Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to disclosure of sensitive information, addition or modification of data, or DoS.

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVE	Score	Vector
CVE-2023-20900	7.5 (HIGH)	CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation and Public Announcements
NetApp is aware of public discussion of this vulnerability.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0019.html

Affected Products

ONTAP select deploy administration utility

Remediation

Software Versions and Fixes
NetApp’s currently available patches are listed below.

Product	First fixed in release
ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility	https://mysupport.netapp.com/site/products/all/details/ontapselect-deploy/downloads-tab/download/62910/9.15.1

Workarounds: None at this time.

Obtaining Software Fixes
Software fixes will be made available through the NetApp Support website in the Software Download section.

Customers who do not have access to the Support website should contact Technical Support at the number below to obtain the patches.

Contact Information
Check http://mysupport.netapp.com for further updates.
For questions, contact NetApp at:

Technical Support
mysupport.netapp.com
1 888 4 NETAPP (1 888 463 8277) (U.S. and Canada)
+00 800 44 638277 (EMEA/Europe)
+800 800 80 800 (Asia/Pacific)

Revision History

Status of This Notice: Final
This advisory should be considered the single source of current, up-to-date, authorized and accurate information from NetApp regarding Full Support products and versions.

This advisory is posted at this following link.

Revision History

Revision #	Date	Comments
1.0	20231013	Initial public release
2.0	20240307	ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility added to Software Versions and Fixes, Final status
3.0	20241105	After additional review ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility fix version corrected to 9.15.1

This document is provided solely for informational purposes. All information is based upon NetApp’s current knowledge and understanding of the hardware and software products tested by NetApp, and the methodology and assumptions used by NetApp. NetApp is not responsible for any errors or omissions that may be contained herein, and no warranty, representation, or other legal commitment or obligation is being provided by NetApp.