Vulnerability Description
VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x contains a deserialization issue. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to execute commands on the appliance.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vsphere Data Protection | 5.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98939Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42152/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98939Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038617
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0010.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42152/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-4914?
CVE-2017-4914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.8.x, and 5.5.x contains a deserialization issue. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to execute commands on the appliance.
How severe is CVE-2017-4914?
CVE-2017-4914 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-2017-4914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vsphere Data Protection.