CVE-2016-7459 — HIGH (7.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a (1) Log Browser, (2) Distributed Switch setup, or (3) Content Library XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7459?

CVE-2016-7459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a (1) Log Browser, (2) Distributed Switch setup, or (3) Content Library XML docume...

How severe is CVE-2016-7459?

CVE-2016-7459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7459?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vcenter Server.