CVE-2016-7456 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via an SSH session.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vsphere Data Protection	5.5.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7456?

CVE-2016-7456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via an SSH session.

How severe is CVE-2016-7456?

CVE-2016-7456 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7456?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vsphere Data Protection.