Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in VMware Avi Load Balancer Allows Root Access

CVE-2024-22264

What is CVE-2024-22264?

The VMware Avi Load Balancer has a vulnerability that allows malicious actors, who have acquired admin access, to escalate their privileges. This flaw permits them to create, modify, execute, and delete files as a root user on the underlying host system. This unauthorized access can lead to a range of security issues, including data breaches and system manipulation. Organizations using VMware Avi Load Balancer should assess their systems for potential exposure to this vulnerability and implement necessary security measures to ensure data integrity and system stability.

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