# MA-1021.012024: MyCERT Advisory - VMware Releases Security Advisory for Aria Operations

**Date:** 30 Jan 2024  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-1021.012024  
**Advisory ID:** MA-1021.012024

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**1.0 Introduction**
Recently, VMware released a security advisory to address a vulnerability (CVE-2023-34063) in Aria Automation.
**2.0 Impact**
A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.
**3.0 Affected Products**
- VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
- VMware Cloud Foundation (Aria Automation)
**4.0 Recommendations**
CyberSecurity Malaysia encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory [VMSA-2024-0001](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0001.html) and apply the necessary update.
Kindly refer to the following URL for more information: <https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0001.html>
Generally, we advise the users to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact the Cyber999 Incident Response Team through the following channels:
E-mail: cyber999[at]cybersecurity.my 
Phone: 1-300-88-2999 (monitored during business hours) 
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**5.0    References**
- <https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0001.html>
- <https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/01/17/vmware-releases-security-advisory-aria-automation>